Silicon (Si) is the second richest element in the soil and surface of earth crust with a variety
of positive roles in soils and plants. Different soil factors influence the Si bioavailability in soil …

Constructed wetland (CW) represents an efficient eco-technological conglomerate
interweaving water security, energy possibility and environmental protection. In the context …

Heavy metal pollution of agricultural soils is one of main concerns causing some of the
different ecological and environmental problems. Excess accumulation of these metals in …

Since selenium (Se) was shown to be an essential element for humans in 1957, the
biofortification of Se to crops via foliar spraying or soil fertilization has been performed for …

Arsenic (As) is a non-essential toxic metalloid whose elevated concentration in rice grains is
a serious issue both for rice yield and quality, and for human health. The rice-As interactions …

Although the compound pollution of microplastics and arsenic (As) in paddy soil can affect
the growth and quality of rice, relevant research on this phenomenon was limited. Therefore …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been globally applied in consumer products because of
their antimicrobial properties. Broad applications inevitably release AgNPs into the natural …

The dynamics and availability of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), and other trace elements in
soils are of great concern to soil scientists. Owing to the human toxicity of As and Cd, the …

Rice is known to accumulate arsenic (As) in its grains, posing serious health concerns for
billions of people globally. We studied the effect of nanoscale sulfur (NS) on rice seedlings …

Iron (Fe) deficiency and toxicity are the most widely prevalent soil-related micronutrient
disorders in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Progress in rice cultivars with improved tolerance has …