Novel mutations in rice genes involved in silicon (Si) and arsenic (As) transport (Lsi1, Lsi2)
and vacuolar sequestration of As (OsABCC1) were identified using reverse genetics …

Environmental pollution is a matter of growing concern all over the world. The release of
elements from industries pollutes the surface water, which when used for irrigation deposit …

Arsenic is a non-essential, toxic metalloid that poses serious risks towards crop yields and
human health. Among the crops highly consumed by humans, rice grain contains the …

Mineral elements in soil can affect human health in both beneficial and toxic ways. Soil
provides essential elements required for human health through soil–crop–human …

Arsenic is classified as a heavy metalloid. Small amounts of arsenic can be found in the
environment naturally, but human activity constantly increases the amount of arsenic in the …

The rise in various industrial and agricultural anthropogenic activities resulted in a dramatic
increase in the concentration of different pollutants in the soil, air, and water, causing …

Rice irrigated with arsenic (As) contaminated groundwater can contain concentrations of As
in the grain high enough to contribute significantly to dietary intake, leading to increased …