Anthropologic activities have transformed global biogeochemical cycling of heavy metals by
emitting considerable quantities of these metals into the atmosphere from diverse sources …

Plant growth is affected by various abiotic stresses, including water, temperature, light, salt,
and heavy metals. Selenium (Se) is not an essential nutrient for plants but plays important …

Natural and human activities introduced an excess level of toxic lead (Pb) to the
environment. Pb has no known biological significance and its interactions with plants lead to …

Environmental contamination by toxic trace elements is a global issue faced by soil-plant-
human systems. Biochar has gained substantial attention as a soil amendment to reduce …

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for humans and a beneficial element for plants.
However, high Se doses always exhibit hazardous effects. Recently, Se toxicity in plant-soil …

Unexpected biomagnifications and bioaccumulation of heavy metals (HMs) in the
surrounding environment has become a predicament for all living organisms together with …

Pollution of plants by heavy metals is a critical health issue because metals can be
transmitted to animals and humans. Heavy metal exposure induces an oxidative stress in …

In the recent times, plants are facing certain types of environmental stresses, which give rise
to formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as hydroxyl radicals, hydrogen …

Reusing by-products such as cow bones in agriculture can be achieved thorough pyrolysis.
The potential of bone-derived biochar as a promising material for metals immobilization in …

Agriculture stands to benefit from nanotechnology in areas such as combating pests and
pathogens, regulating the growth and quality of crops, and developing intelligent materials …