Scientists studying the environment, physiology, and biology have been particularly
interested in nickel (Ni) because of its dual effects (essentiality and toxicity) on terrestrial …

Rice is the leading staple food for more than half of the world's population, and
approximately 160 million hectares of agricultural area worldwide are under rice cultivation …

Nickel (Ni) is a potentially toxic element that contaminates soil and water, threatens food and
water security, and hinders sustainable development globally. Biochar has emerged as a …

Ultramafic soils are in equal parts fascinating and dangerous. Developed on rocks derived
predominately from the Earth's mantle and metamorphosed at the ocean floors, ultramafic …

Enhanced weathering through basalt application on agricultural land represents a proposed
strategy for the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It has been shown that …

Background Phytoextraction is an in situ technique that can be applied to minerals and
mining wastes using hyperaccumulator plants to purposely bio-concentrate high levels of …

Basalt-derived soils are widespread worldwide. Such soils contain high levels of heavy
metals like chromium (Cr), which is a serious environmental concern. However, little is …

Ultramafic soils are typically enriched in nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), and cobalt (Co) and
deficient in essential nutrients, making them unattractive for traditional agriculture …

Nickel (Ni) is used in numerous industrial processes, with large amounts of Ni-rich industrial
wastes produced, which are largely sent to landfill. Nickel recovery from waste materials that …

New Caledonia is a global biodiversity hotspot known for its metal hyperaccumulator plants.
X-ray fluorescence technology (XRF) has enabled non-destructive and quantitative …