Chromium, in the trivalent form (Cr (III)), is an important component of a balanced human
and animal diet and its deficiency causes disturbance to the glucose and lipids metabolism …

Due to its wide industrial use, chromium is considered a serious environmental pollutant.
Contamination of soil and water by chromium (Cr) is of recent concern. Toxicity of Cr to …

Despite the importance of chromium (Cr) in most anthropogenic activities, the subsequent
environmental adulteration is now a source of major concern. Cr occurs in numerous …

Contamination of soil by toxic chromium (Cr) is a rising health issue due to over-exploitation
and industrial production. Toxicity can be decreased by bioremediation because some …

Chromium (Cr) is a trace element critical to human health and well-being. In the last few
decades, its contamination, especially hexavalent chromium [Cr (VI)] form in both terrestrial …

Chromium (Cr) is a potentially toxic heavy metal which does not have any essential
metabolic function in plants. Various past and recent studies highlight the biogeochemistry …

Chromium (Cr) was first discovered in Siberian red lead ore (crocoite) in 1798 by the French
chemist, Vauquelin. Named for the bright colors of its compounds, Cr has since found an …

Chromium reaches the soil environment through waste disposal emanating from a number
of industrial activities, including coal-fired power production, electroplating, leather tanning …

In recent decades, environmental pollution with chromium (Cr) has gained significant
attention. Although chromium (Cr) can exist in a variety of different oxidation states and is a …

Chromium (Cr) is a toxic heavy metal that is heavily discharged into the soil environment
due to its widespread use and mining. High Cr levels may pose toxic hazards to plants …