Germanium is an essential microelement, and its deficiency can result in numerous
diseases, particularly oncogenic conditions. Consequently, water-soluble germanium …

Metalloids are released into the environment due to the erosion of the rocks or
anthropogenic activities, causing problems for human health in different world regions …

The content of various chemical elements such as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals in the
environment is associated with natural and anthropogenic sources. It is necessary to …

Trace elements (TEs) contamination of agricultural soils requires suitable criteria for
regulating their toxicity limits in soil and food crops, which depends on their potential …

Here, we explore effects of metallophore-producing rhizobacteria on the plant availability of
germanium (Ge) and rare earth elements (REEs). Five isolates of the four species …

Formed in plant tissues as fine silica particles, phytoliths are deposited within plant debris in
soils where they can dissolve and feed silicon (Si) fluxes to the biosphere and hydrosphere …

In recent years, the demand for critical raw materials such as gallium, gadolinium and
germanium (G (s)) has steadily increased in various industries. However, treatment or …

Swiftly deciphering soil organic matter (SOM) composition is critical for research on soil
degradation and restoration. Recent advances in analytical techniques (eg, optical methods …

The occurrence of anthocyanin (ACN) and metal (Me) complexes has been widely
supported by many research works while the possibility that ACNs bind to metalloids (Mds) …

Background and aim Ranked among the world's top ten crops, cassava (Manihot esculenta
Crantz) is the main staple food in sub-Saharan Africa. Its production is strongly limited by …