Heavy metal pollution of agricultural soils is one of main concerns causing some of the
different ecological and environmental problems. Excess accumulation of these metals in …

Global food production needs to be increased in order to feed the world's growing
population and at the same time, the reliance on inorganic fertilizers and pesticides should …

Microbial communities are the fundamental engines for balanced ecosystem function,
natural ecological harmony, biotic and abiotic stress mitigation, nutrient recycling …

Trace elements mean elements present at low concentrations (mgkg− 1 or less) in
agroecosystems. Some trace elements, including copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn) …

Micronutrient deficiencies are responsible for so-called 'hidden undernutrition'. In particular,
iron (Fe) deficiency adversely affects growth, immune function and can cause anaemia …

At present time, chemical fertilizers are more in practice for crop production, which failed to
upkeep soil and environment quality and affected the sustainability of the agricultural …

The present scenario of agricultural sector is dependent hugely on the use of chemical-
based fertilizers and pesticides that impact the nutritional quality, health status, and …

rhizospheric soil are valuable natural resource harbouring hotspots of microbes, and it plays
critical roles in the maintenance of global nutrient balance and ecosystem function. The …

Micronutrient deficiencies in soil have been identified as one of main factors affecting crop
yield, food quality, and human health. Soil micronutrient availability to plants is determined …

The practice of agriculture has always been a source of food production. The increase in the
global population leads to improvements in agriculture, increasing crop quality and yield …