This review gathered and analyzed data about (i) the Cd-induced impacts on seed
germination and seedling vigor, and (ii) the use of different priming agents to mitigate Cd …

Cadmium (Cd) is one of the most toxic heavy metal pollutants worldwide. Tobacco is an
important cash crop; however, the accumulation of Cd in its biomass is very high. Cadmium …

Overindulgence of heavy metal and salt in soil can lead to contamination and have
detrimental effects on agricultural crops. These pollutants abound in soil, trigger oxidative …

Biochar is a promising soil conditioner and environmental remediation material. However,
the amount, type, and environmental effect and risk of persistent free radicals (PFRs) …

Calcium (Ca) being macronutrient plays a prominent role in signal transduction during
various abiotic stresses. However, their involvements to alleviate heavy metal stress in …

Heavy metal cadmium (Cd) is a toxic element which poses a great threat to environment and
human health; nanomaterials are emerging materials with great potential in promoting plant …

Phytoremediation is a facile strategy to remove environmental heavy metals by using metal-
accumulating plants from the rhizosphere environment. However, its efficiency is frequently …

Worldwide, crop productivity is highly influenced by heavy metal toxicity. Lead (Pb) the is
second-most toxic heavy metal that has high persistence in soil. Lead is translocated in …

Oxidants produced by roots in hypoxic soil and stress caused by intense light are two
causes of reduced photosynthetic capacity and efficiency. Moreover, they promote the …

Metal-immobilizing bacteria play a critical role in metal accumulation in vegetables.
However, little is known concerning the mechanisms involved in bacteria-induced reduced …