Main conclusion This review highlights the most recent updated information available about
Zn phytotoxicity at physiological, biochemical and molecular levels, uptake mechanisms as …

Zinc plays many essential roles in life. As a strong Lewis acid that lacks redox activity under
environmental and cellular conditions, the Zn 2+ cation is central in determining protein …

The present study is the first attempt to demonstrate the beneficiary effects of seed priming
with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in wheat cultivar H–I 1544. Wheat seeds primed …

Zinc (Zn) still represents an important health problem in develo** countries, caused
mainly by inadequate dietary intake. A large consumption of cereal‐based foods with small …

Undoubtedly, nanoparticles are one of the ideal choices for achieving challenges related to
bio sensing, drug delivery, and biotechnological tools. After gaining success in biomedical …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most versatile crops and can be grown in diverse
environmental conditions and has diversified uses as human food and animal feed. Maize …

The functions of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, nickel, molybdenum, boron, and chlorine in
plants are discussed. Iron (Fe) plays a crucial role in redox systems in cells and various …

Micronutrient malnutrition is a global health issue and needs immediate attention. Over two
billion people across the globe suffer from micronutrient malnutrition. The widespread zinc …

Sprouting induces activation and de novo synthesis of hydrolytic enzymes that make
nutrients available for plant growth and development. Consumption of sprouted grains is …

Minimization of Cd accumulation in wheat is an effective strategy to prevent Cd hazard to
human. This study compared and highlighted the roles of soil and foliar applications of Se …