Arsenic (As), classified as a “metalloid” element, is well known for its carcinogenicity and
other toxic effects to humans. Arsenic exposure in plants results in the alteration of the …

Arsenic (As) is a toxic metalloid. Serious concerns have been raised in literature owing to its
potential toxicity towards living beings. The metalloid causes various water-and food-borne …

Majority of world's inhabitants consume rice (Oryza sativa L.) and rice products as staple
food and major source of carbohydrate. Rice is a strong accumulator of inorganic arsenic …

Arsenic (As) is an environmental and food chain contaminant. Excessive accumulation of As,
particularly inorganic arsenic (As i), in rice (Oryza sativa) poses a potential health risk to …

Arsenic (As) is a ubiquitous metalloid that is highly toxic to all living organisms. When grown
in As-contaminated soils, plants may accumulate significant amounts of As in the grains or …

Arsenic is toxic to all life forms and is a potent carcinogen. Its accumulation in crop plants
and subsequent consumption poses a serious threat to public health worldwide. Recent …

Human exposure to As through rice consumption is a worldwide health concern. There is an
urgent need to either remediate As contaminated paddy soils, or to screen for low As …

Arsenic (As), being the first class of carcinogen, reflects disastrous threats to living beings
owing to its high persistence, toxicity, bioaccumulation, and bioavailability in the …

Growing rice on arsenic (As)-contaminated soil or irrigating with As-contaminated water
leads to significant accumulation of As in grains. Moreover, rice accumulates more As into …

Arsenic is a natural component of the Earth's crust. All the organic as well as inorganic forms
of arsenic are toxic to the living organisms with a prominent effect on the growth and …