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 …

Uptake, transport and toxicity of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) into plant cells are
complex processes that are currently still not well understood. Parts of this problem are the …

Aquaporins are membrane channel proteins ubiquitously present in all kingdoms of life.
Although aquaporins were originally discovered as water channels, their roles in the …

Anthropologic activities have transformed global biogeochemical cycling of heavy metals by
emitting considerable quantities of these metals into the atmosphere from diverse sources …

Nanoparticles are increasingly used in many industrial sectors due to their unique
properties, yet their introduction in ecosystems is of concern for health and food security. In …

Abstract Arsenic (As), a naturally-occurring metalloid, is not essential for plant growth, but it
can accumulate in plants to toxic levels. As a result, it can enter the food chain and pose …

Arsenic (As) is a highly toxic metalloid that is classified as a non-threshold class-1
carcinogen. Millions of people worldwide suffer from As toxicity due to the intake of As …

Iron (Fe)-based solids can reduce arsenic (As) mobility and bioavailability in soils, which has
been well recognized. However, to our knowledge, there are few studies on As uptake at …

Antimony (Sb) pollution has increased health risks to humans as a result of extensive
application in diverse fields. Exposure to different levels of Sb and its compounds will …

Abstract Background Aquaporins (AQPs), members of a superfamily of transmembrane
channel proteins, are ubiquitous in all domains of life. They fall into a number of branches …