Abstract Background Rare earth elements (REEs) are gaining attention due to rapid rise of
modern industries and technological developments in their usage and residual …

This study aims to assess the extent of metal accumulation by plants found in a mining area
in Hamedan Province in the central west part of Iran. It also investigates to find suitable …

Water pollution has become a growing threat to human society and natural ecosystems in
the recent decades. Assessment of seasonal changes in water quality is important for …

A phytoremediation trial was made to study the use of different plant species to extract Co
and Cr out of contaminated soils. Five plant species tested in this study namely, Panikum …

India has diverse agro-climate and produces a wide range of fruits and vegetables. It is the
2nd largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world. It produces 74 million tones of …

In the present study, surface water samples were collected during three seasons (summer,
monsoon and winter) from four different study sites (T-dam, Padma Garden, I-dam and …

In this age of intensive industrialization and urbanization, mankind's highest concern should
be to analyze the effect of all metals accumulating in the environment, both those considered …

Abstract Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd), an ancient Andean seed crop, exhibits
exceptional nutritional properties and resistance to abiotic stress. The species' tolerance to …

Contamination by heavy metal ions, particularly in water resources, is a severe
environmental problem. In this study, the interaction of metal ions, namely, Cadmium Cd (II) …

This study aimed at improving solid waste disposal in schools by using the composting
approach. The theory that underpinned this study was Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R) …