Arsenic (As), a naturally occurring metallic element, is a dreadful health hazard to millions of
people across the globe. Arsenic is present in low amount in the environment and originates …

Arsenic (As) toxicity has been recognized for centuries. In the last few decades a large
number of articles have been published with regard to As (Figure 16.1). Arsenic has become …

Arsenic (As) is a non-essential element, a groundwater pollutant, whose uptake by plants
produces toxic effects. The use of As-contaminated groundwater for irrigation can affect the …

The genetic regulation underlying the effect of arsenic (As (III)) on the model symbiosis M
edicago–E nsifer was investigated using a combination of physiological (split‐roots) …

Accumulation of arsenic (As) in rice (Oryza sativa L.) grain is a serious concern worldwide.
Long‐term exposure to As affects nutritional status in rice grain and is associated with higher …

Arsenic (As) contamination is a major environmental problem. It has become a major limiting
factor in the growth and yield of crop plants, affecting the sustainability of agriculture …

Abstract Changes in expressions of up-and downstream thiol cascade were studied in
leaves of Phaseolus vulgaris L. cv. VL-63 and its mutant, pvsod1 (deficient in superoxide …

The different levels of arsenic (As) had a significant effect on the yield, yield reduction and
As accumulation of different potato varieties. The yield was negatively affected by the As …

Growing plants have a constitutive demand for thiol (sulfur) to synthesize protein, sulfolipid,
and other essential sulfur (S)-containing molecules for growth. The uptake and subsequent …

The scarcity of freshwater resources is a serious problem in arid regions, such as Tunisia,
and marginal quality water is gradually being used in agriculture. This study aims to study …