Heavy metals and metalloids (HMs) are environmental pollutants, most notably cadmium,
lead, arsenic, mercury, and chromium. When HMs accumulate to toxic levels in agricultural …

Soil naturally comprises heavy metals but due to the rapid industrialization and
anthropogenic events such as uncontrolled use of agrochemicals their concentration is …

Soil contamination with persistent and potentially (eco) toxic heavy metal (loid) s is
ubiquitous around the globe. Concentration of these heavy metal (loid) s in soil has …

Crop yield is mainly influenced by climatic factors, agronomic factors, pests and nutrient
availability in the soil. Stress is any adverse environmental condition that hampers proper …

Nanotechnology has provided advancement opportunities in different fields of sciences
related to plants such as agriculture. Plants are one of the most critical components of the …

Several anthropogenic activities including mining, modern agricultural practices, and
industrialization have long-term detrimental effect on our environment. All these factors lead …

An increase in technological interventions and ruthless urbanization in the name of
development has deteriorated our environment over time and caused the buildup of heavy …

With modern day urbanization and industrialization, heavy metal (HM) contamination has
become a prime concern for today's society. The impacts of metal contamination on …

Higher plants are recognized as excellent genetic models to detect cytogenetic and
mutagenic agents and are frequently used in environmental monitoring studies. Vicia faba …

Heavy metal contamination of the environment through anthropogenic activities and/or
natural processes is a widespread and serious problem. Heavy metals occur in various …