The concept of mineral plant nutrient has been the subject of a long debate. Here, we
suggest that an updated discussion on this issue requires considering three dimensions …

Iron (Fe) is an essential element for photosynthetic organisms, required for several vital
biological functions. Photosynthesis, which takes place in the chloroplasts of higher plants …

Radish is an important root vegetable crop susceptible to heavy metal (HM) stresses. Zinc-
and iron-regulated transporter-like proteins play vital roles in transporting metal ion to …

The adaptive nature of the galler habit has been tentatively explained by the nutrition,
microenvironment, and enemy hypotheses. Soil attributes have direct relationships with …

Insects and microbial pathogens are ubiquitous and play significant roles in various
biological processes, while microbial pathogens are microscopic organisms that can cause …

Copper (Cu) is an essential nutrient for plant growth and development. This metal serves as
a constituent element or enzyme cofactor that participates in many biochemical pathways …

Several irrigated agricultural perimeters have been established as a part of Tunisian
strategy for optimizing the conservation of freshwater and providing alternative water …

Bacteria contain conserved mechanisms to control the intracellular levels of metal ions.
Metalloregulatory transcription factors bind metal cations and play a central role in …

Iron (Fe) is a micronutrient that is essential for plant growth and development as well as for
crop productivity and the quality of their derived products. Despite its high abundance in …

Abstract Pollution by Heavy Metals (HMs) represents one of the most important threatens for
crops. Among HMS, Nickel (Ni++) represent a dangerous element, strictly linked to anthropic …