Agriculture in the 21st century is facing multiple challenges, such as those related to soil
fertility, climatic fluctuations, environmental degradation, urbanization, and the increase in …

The present scenario of agricultural sector is dependent hugely on the use of chemical-
based fertilizers and pesticides that impact the nutritional quality, health status, and …

There is increasing interest in the use of beneficial microorganisms as alternatives to
chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilisers in agricultural production. Application of …

Heavy metal contamination in the environment is a global threat which accelerated after the
industrial revolution. Remediation of these noxious elements has been widely investigated …

Nuclear power reactors are operating in 31 countries around the world. Along with reactor
operations, activities like mining, fuel fabrication, fuel reprocessing and military operations …

Mine tailings pose a huge hazard for environmental and human health, and the
establishment of vegetation cover is crucial to reduce pollutant dispersion for the …

The concept of phytomining is a natural extension of botanical prospecting and the study of
metal biochemistry and biogeography of metal hyperaccumulator plants. Some elements …

Lead (Pb) contamination is ubiquitous and usually causes toxicity to plants. Nevertheless,
application of compost and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria synergistically may …

Plants can cope with stressful conditions by indirectly regulating root-associated microbial
structures. However, the recruitment strategies of the root-associated microbiome in …

Plants interact closely with microbes and these can enhance plant growth and health by
increasing nutrient uptake and improving plant resistance to pathogens and stress. Plant …