Cadmium (Cd), which is a nonessential heavy metal element for organisms, can have a
severe impact on the growth and development of organisms that absorb excessive Cd …

Phytoremediation is a widely studied and applied technology, based on the use of plants
and their associated microorganisms to decontaminate polluted sites. In recent years …

The release and accumulation of metal-oxide nanoparticles in soils have threatened
terrestrial plants. However, limited knowledge is available on the accumulation of nano-Al 2 …

The potential of two aquatic plants, eg, Typha angustifolia and Acorus calamus, and a
terrestrial plant, eg, Pandanus amaryllifolius, was evaluated in hydroponic experiments for …

Due to its immense capability to concentrate in rice grain and ultimately in food chain,
cadmium (Cd) has become the cause of an elevated concern among agriculturists, scientists …

Chelate-assisted phytoextraction by high biomass producing macrophyte plant Typha
latifolia L. commonly known as cattail, is gaining much attention worldwide. The present …

Owing to a competitive interaction, zinc (Zn) contained in highly Cu-contained wastewater
was hypothesized to mitigate Cu toxicity-induced negative effects on the growth and quality …

Background Melatonin (MT), ubiquitous in almost all organisms, functions as a free radical
scavenger. Despite several reports on its role as an antioxidant in animals, plants, and some …

Crop improvement approaches have been changed due to technological advancements in
traditional plant-breeding methods. Abiotic and biotic stresses limit plant growth and …

Drought stress significantly limits cotton growth and production due to the necessity of water
at every stage of crop growth. Hence, it is essential to identify tolerant genetic resources and …