Functions and strategies for enhancing zinc availability in plants for sustainable agriculture

M Hamzah Saleem, K Usman, M Rizwan… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Zinc (Zn), which is regarded as a crucial micronutrient for plants, and is considered to be a
vital micronutrient for plants. Zn has a significant role in the biochemistry and metabolism of …

Phytochelatins: Sulfur-containing metal (loid)-chelating ligands in plants

IV Seregin, AD Kozhevnikova - International Journal of Molecular …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Phytochelatins (PCs) are small cysteine-rich peptides capable of binding metal (loid) s via
SH-groups. Although the biosynthesis of PCs can be induced in vivo by various metal (loid) …

Micronutrients

I Cakmak, P Brown, JM Colmenero-Flores… - … mineral nutrition of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The functions of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, nickel, molybdenum, boron, and chlorine in
plants are discussed. Iron (Fe) plays a crucial role in redox systems in cells and various …

Proactive attenuation of arsenic-stress by nano-priming: Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper trigger antioxidant defense response and reduce root …

S Banerjee, J Islam, S Mondal, A Saha, B Saha… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Arsenic (As) stress is mainly responsible for hampering seed germination and plant
development. Accumulation of As in grains poses a major threat to agricultural output and …

[PDF][PDF] Heavy metals–definition, natural and anthropogenic sources of releasing into ecosystems, toxicity, and removal methods–an overview study

W Jadaa, H Mohammed - Journal of Ecological Engineering, 2023 - bibliotekanauki.pl
The constant discharge of large quantities of toxic substances due to human activities has
led to a global environmental issue. Numerous industrial sectors' effluents, which include …

Utilization of legume-nodule bacterial symbiosis in phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils

ME Jach, E Sajnaga, M Ziaja - Biology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The legume–rhizobium symbiosis is one of the most beneficial interactions
with high importance in agriculture, as it delivers nitrogen to plants and soil, thereby …

[HTML][HTML] Micronutrients and their effects on horticultural crop quality, productivity and sustainability

N Ahmed, B Zhang, Z Chachar, J Li, G Xiao, Q Wang… - Scientia …, 2024 - Elsevier
Horticultural crop quality is an important aspect of agricultural production because it directly
influences customer preference, market value, and overall sustainability. Micronutrients are …

Phytoremediation prospects for restoration of contamination in the natural ecosystems

S Khan, TH Masoodi, NA Pala, S Murtaza, JA Mugloo… - Water, 2023 - mdpi.com
Toxic substances have a deleterious effect on biological systems if accrued in ecosystems
beyond their acceptable limit. A natural ecosystem can become contaminated due to the …

[HTML][HTML] Nanoremediation for heavy metal contamination: A review

Q Ali, MA Zia, M Kamran, M Shabaan, U Zulfiqar… - Hybrid Advances, 2023 - Elsevier
Pollution is a significant problem in both industrialized and developing countries, as well as
in some developed countries. Heavy metal pollution poses a crucial concern for …

Potential roles of melatonin in mitigating the heavy metals toxicity in horticultural plants

H Yang, R Fang, L Luo, W Yang, Q Huang, C Yang… - Scientia …, 2023 - Elsevier
Heavy metals (HMs) pollution is one of the most important environmental and agricultural
soil challenges, and it is mostly caused by anthropogenic activities. International agricultural …