Phenolic compounds or polyphenols are among the most common compounds of secondary
metabolism in plants. Their biosynthesis is characteristic of all plant cells and is carried out …

Environmental pollution of heavy metals (HMs), mainly due to anthropogenic activities, has
received growing attention in recent decades. HMs, especially the non-essential …

Chromium (Cr) is considered one of the most hazardous metal contaminant reducing crop
production and putting human health at risk. Phytohormones are known to regulate …

Selenium (Se), being an essential micronutrient, enhances plant growth and development in
trace amounts. It also protects plants against different abiotic stresses by acting as an …

The heavy metal contamination, which causes toxic effects on plants, has evolved into a
significant constraint to plant quality and yield. This scenario has been exacerbated by …

Biochar is a carbonaceous material produced from the slow/fast pyrolysis of biomass under
limited or no supply of oxygen. It has diverse uses from climate change mitigation to …

Excessive levels of heavy metal (loid) s (HMs) in natural environments pose a serious threat
to living beings worldwide. HM exposure causes irreversible damage to structural …

The environmental issue of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and tetracycline (TC) contamination in
cereal crops has become a growing concern worldwide. An in-depth understanding of this …

The current investigation aimed at evaluating the impact of Azadirachta indica-mediated zinc
oxide nanoparticles (Ai-ZnONPs) on the growth and biochemical characteristics of maize …

Heavy metals (HMs) stress, particularly lead (Pb) stress, is one of the most hazardous
environmental stresses that can negatively affect plants' growth, yield, and quality …