Most of the heavy metals (HMs), and metals/metalloids are released into the nature either by
natural phenomenon or anthropogenic activities. Being sessile organisms, plants are …

The rapid development in nanotechnology and incorporation of engineered nano-particles
(ENPs) in a wide range of consumer products releasing the massive quantities of ENPs in …

Heavy metal toxicity (HMT) is a major threat to agriculture production and productivity
worldwide; it affects the yield potential of the major food crops. It impairs the plant's …

Phytoremediation is an attractive strategy for cleaning soils polluted with a wide spectrum of
organic and inorganic toxic compounds. Among these pollutants, heavy metals have …

The study aimed to evaluate for the first time the degree of contamination of soil and crops
with major and trace elements (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, F, Na, Mg, Si, P, Cl, Fe, Al) in …

Micronutrient deficiencies caused by malnutrition and hidden hunger are a growing concern
worldwide, exacerbated by climate change, COVID-19, and conflicts. A potentially …

Nickel (Ni) contaminated soils pose a potential ecological risk to the environment, soil
health, and quality of food produced on them. We hypothesized that application of …

Phytoremediation is a green technique being increasingly used worldwide for various
purposes including the treatment of municipal sewage sludge (MSS). Most plants proposed …

Rare earth elements (REEs) present a group of nonessential metals for the growth and
development of plants. At high concentrations, they can induce internal stress and disturb …

Metallothioneins (MTs) are a family of cysteine-rich metal-binding proteins that are important
in the chelating and detoxification of toxic heavy metals. Until now, the short length and the …