CRISPR-mediated iron and folate biofortification in crops: advances and perspectives

A Khan, B Pudhuvai, A Shrestha… - Biotechnology and …, 2024‏ - Taylor & Francis
Micronutrient deficiency conditions, such as anemia, are the most prevalent global health
problem due to inadequate iron and folate in dietary sources. Biofortification advancements …

Effect of caffeic acid and cobalt sulfate on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) plants in the presence and absence of nanoparticles-coated urea

S Danish, M Hareem, M Imran, N Tahir… - Scientific Reports, 2024‏ - nature.com
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are a significant food crop cultivated around the world.
Caffeic acid (CA) can enhance plant growth by promoting antioxidant activity and stimulating …

Assessing the distribution and human health risks of cationic surface-active agents in honey from China

C Ren, T Luo, S Qi, H Shen, Q Li, M Wang, L Wu… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2025‏ - Elsevier
Cationic surface-active agents (CSAAs) can persist in ambient water, be ingested by bees,
and contaminate honey. Residues of CSAAs in honey remains unknown. This study …

[HTML][HTML] Use of organo-mineral amendments and Lupinus angustifolius to enhance mine tailings rehabilitation

T Sahlaoui, A Raklami, S Heinze, B Marschner… - Environmental and …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Uncontrolled mine waste disposal globally poses severe environmental and health risks due
to high concentrations of toxic substances like heavy metals and organic pollutants. This …

[HTML][HTML] Nature-based remediation of mine tailings: Synergistic effects of narrow-leafed lupine and organo-mineral amendments on soil nutrient-acquiring enzymes …

T Sahlaoui, A Raklami, S Heinze, B Marschner… - Journal of …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Rising global metal demand has led to extensive mining, leaving post-mining landscapes
with degraded soil and metal contamination. The exacerbated heavy metals concentrations …

[HTML][HTML] Multi-element exposure and health risks of grains from Ambagarh Chowki, Chhattisgarh, India

B Wakhle, S Sharma, KS Patel, PK Pandey, A Blažević… - Toxics, 2025‏ - mdpi.com
Rice, wheat, and maize grains are staple foods, widely consumed for their mineral and
nutritional values. However, they can accumulate toxic elements from contaminated soils …

Morpho-physiological response to micronutrient deficiencies and nickel addition of passion fruit plants

R Lizcano Toledo, WJ Melo, RM Prado… - Journal of Plant …, 2025‏ - Taylor & Francis
Ultrastructural changes and visual symptoms resulting from nutritional disorders involving
boron, manganese, iron, zinc, copper, molybdenum, and nickel depend on the species of …

Potassium in plants: possible functions, mechanisms and proteomics under abiotic environmental stress

M Ameen, J Akhtar, M Anwar-ul-Haq… - Metals and Metalloids in …, 2024‏ - Springer
Potassium (K+) is the essential plant mineral for healthy plant development and functioning.
Potassium is essential for protein synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, and the stimulation of …

Effect of alginate oligosaccharide on the efficiency of wastewater purification in ecological floating bed aquaculture

X Xu, J Li, C Li, F Wang, S Zhou - 2024‏ - researchsquare.com
In order to investigate the effect of alginate oligosaccharide (AOS) on the water purification
efficiency of an ecological floating bed system used in aquaculture, water spinach was …