Agricultural as well as industrial processes, such as mining and textile activities, are just a
few examples of anthropogenic activities that have a long-term negative impact on the …

Nutrients are essential for optimal growth and development of plants. Nutrient availability
and composition in the soil varies largely from region to region. The deficiency of essential …

Abiotic stress is a major constraint to the successful growth and development of vegetables.
Melatonin (MT) is a tryptophan derivative, a multipurpose phytochemical that ameliorates the …

Agricultural soil pollution with potentially toxic trace elements (PTEs) has emerged as a
significant environmental concern, jeopardizing food safety and human health. Although …

Melatonin (MT) reacts with oxygenated compounds to form 2-hydroxymelatonin (2-HMT).
The potential role of 2-HMT and silicon (Si) in moderation of chromium (Cr) stress in …

Silicon is one of the most abundant elements found in nature and also abundant in the
earth's crust. Although it is not considered one of the essential elements, it has several …

Arsenic (As) pollution in agricultural systems poses a serious threat to crop productivity and
food safety. Silicon (Si) has been reported to mitigate toxic effects of heavy metals in plants …

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) can accumulate as much as 1% silicon (Si), but not much is
known about the mechanisms inherent to this process. Here, we investigated in detail the …

Hyperaccumulation of heavy metal in agricultural land has hampered yield of important
crops globally. It has consequently deepened concerns regarding the burning issue of food …

In this study, 20-day-old soybean plants were watered with 100 mL of 100 mM NaCl solution
and sprayed with silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) or potassium silicate every 3 days over 15 …