Environmental pollution is one of the major problems for human health. Toxic heavy metals
are normally present as soil constituents or can also be spread out in the environment by …

This review is on arsenic in agronomic systems, and covers processes that influence the
entry of arsenic into the human food supply. The scope is from sources of arsenic (natural …

The consumption of locally-produced vegetables by humans may be an important exposure
pathway for soil contaminants in many urban settings and for agricultural land use. Hence …

Certain plants can concentrate essential and non-essential heavy metals in their roots and
shoots to levels far exceeding those present in the soil. Metal-accumulating plant species …

Heavy metal contamination of the environment through anthropogenic activities and/or
natural processes is a widespread and serious problem. Heavy metals occur in various …

A clear description of the certain mechanisms of cadmium (Cd) uptake and translocation in
rice (Oryza sativa L.) may help to reduce Cd accumulation in rice grain. Hydroponic …

Widespread arsenic (As) contamination in paddy rice (Oryza sativa) from both geologic and
anthropogenic origins is an increasing concern globally. Substantial efforts have been made …

Arsenic, a group 1 carcinogen for humans, is abundant as compared to other trace elements
in the environment and is present mainly in the Earth's crust and soil. The arsenic …

Global rice production is undergoing a shift from traditional seedling transplanting to direct
seeding. There are also serious global challenges caused by heavy metal pollution in grain …

Producing nutritious and safe foods sufficiently and sustainably is the ultimate goal of
modern agriculture. Past efforts have focused on increasing crop yields, but enhancing the …