Fluorine is a halogen element widely distributed in nature, but due to excessive emissions
from industrial manufacturing and agricultural production, etc., the soil is over-enriched with …

Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the essential staple foods highly consumed globally, with nearly
40% to 45% of the global population estimated to consume rice. Therefore, consumable rice …

Groundwater is a significant supply of freshwater for the world's population, being used for
residence, agricultural, and industrial purposes. One-third of the world's population relies on …

Endemic arsenic poisoning and fluorosis caused by primary high arsenic (As) and high
fluoride (F−) groundwater have become one of the most serious environmental geological …

Geogenic fluorine‐contaminated groundwater (F> 1 mg/L) prevails in cold Mollisol regions
of the world. Seasonal variation of F concentration in groundwater likely renders multiple …

Uranium (U) and fluoride (F−) contamination in agricultural products, especially vegetable
and cereal crops, has raised serious concerns about food safety and human health on a …

This study investigates the prevalence, distribution, and ecological consequences of 21
heavy metals (Ag, Al, As, B, Ba, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, Sr, and …

Groundwater is essential for domestic and irrigation purposes in arid and semi-arid regions.
However, improper management leads to a detrimental effect on human health. The study …

Phosphate fertilizer can cause fluoride accumulation in the soil and excessive fluoride poses
potential risks to soil and food crop safety. However, the effects of fertilization on soil and fruit …

Abiotic stresses including fluoride (F−) affect the quality and quantity of plant growth right
from germination. The present study comparatively evaluates physiological and biochemical …