The global industrialization and modernization have witnessed a rapid progress made in
agricultural production, along with the issue of soil heavy metal (HM) pollution, which has …

Heavy metal toxicity is one of the major concerns for agriculture and health. Accumulation of
toxic heavy metals at high concentrations in edible parts of crop plants is the primary cause …

The toxicity and stress caused by heavy metal contamination has become an important
constraint to the growth and flourishing of trees. In particular, species belonging to the genus …

Over three billion people suffer from various health issues due to the low supply of zinc (Zn)
and iron (Fe) in their food. Low supply of micronutrients is the main cause of malnutrition and …

Heavy metal (HM) contamination of soil due to anthropogenic activities has led to
bioaccumulation and biomagnification, posing toxic effects on plants by interacting with vital …

Milk vetch (MV, Astragalus sinicus L.) is used in agricultural production as a green manure;
however, its impact on accumulation levels of heavy metals (eg, Cd) in rice remains poorly …

Zinc (Zn) deficiency is a widespread phenomenon in agricultural soils worldwide and has a
major impact on crop yield and quality, and hence on human nutrition and health. Although …

Heavy metal stress (HMS) is one of the most destructive abiotic stresses which seriously
affects the growth and development of plants. Recent studies have shown significant …

Decreases in microelement contents and increases in toxic element levels seriously affect
crop growth and human health. Thus, improving the elemental content of food crops is an …

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is rich source of essential amino acids, omega-6, and
linoleic acid, but cadmium (Cd 2+) accumulation is hazardous. The higher accumulation of …