Heavy metal accumulation in soil has been rapidly increased due to various natural
processes and anthropogenic (industrial) activities. As heavy metals are non-biodegradable …

Heavy metal/metalloids (HMs) are among the primary soil pollutants that limit crop
production worldwide. Plants grown in HM contaminated soils exhibit reduced growth and …

Cadmium accumulation in crops and the possibility of Cd entering the food chain are serious
concerns for public health. This review discusses the deleterious effects of Cd in plants and …

Environmental pollution due to heavy metals is a growing concern worldwide. Human
activities such as industrial discharge, mining, smelting, hazardous solid waste disposal, etc …

The aim of this review to address the plant-associated bacteria to enhance the
phytoremediation efficiency of the heavy metals from polluted sites and it is also highlighted …

Pollution by heavy metals has been identified as a global threat since the inception of
industrial revolution. Heavy metal contamination induces serious health and environmental …

Vanadium (V) is an important component of industrial activities, while it may pose toxic
hazards to plants, animals, and humans at high levels. Owing to its various uses in …

Food production in areas contaminated with heavy metals is associated with health risks
because of their adverse effects on food safety and marketability, and on crop growth and …

Environmental pollution specifically water pollution is alarming both in the developed and
developing countries. Heavy metal contamination of water resources is a critical issue which …

Phytoremediation is an economically viable green technology that utilizes hyperaccumulator
plants to remove heavy metals (HM) from the soil. Hyperaccumulators are adept at …