Cadmium (Cd) is one of the non-essential, highly toxic environmental pollutants worldwide
causing serious environmental and agricultural problems. Elevated Cd doses are …

Medicinal plants have a wide range of uses worldwide. However, the quality of medicinal
plants is affected by severe cadmium pollution. Cadmium can reduce photosynthetic …

The effects of cadmium stress on the growth and physiological characteristics of Sassafras
tzumu Hemsl. were studied in pot experiments. Five Cd levels were tested [CT (Control …

To explore the mechanism of how lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) stress affects photosynthesis
of mulberry (Morus alba L.), we looked at the effects of different concentrations of Pb and Cd …

Heavy metal contamination is a globally recognized environmental issue, threatening
human life very seriously. Increasing population and high demand for food resulted in …

This review summarizes the findings of the most recent studies, published from 2000 to
2016, which focus on the biogeochemical behavior of Cd in soil-plant systems and its impact …

Medicinal plants, an important source of herbal medicine, are gaining more demand with the
growing human needs in recent times. However, these medicinal plants have been …

Among many soil problems, heavy metal accumulation is one of the major agronomic
challenges that has seriously threatened food safety. Due to these problems, soil …

Current soil management strategies are mainly dependent on inorganic chemical-based
fertilizers, which caused a serious threat to human health and environment. The exploitation …

Among heavy metals, nickel, cadmium and lead have received a particular attention not only
as potent hazards to human health but also given their constant increase in the environment …