The microRNAs (miRNAs) are small (20–24 nt) sized, non-coding, single stranded
riboregulator RNAs abundant in higher organisms. Recent findings have established that …

Use of sewage sludge, a biological residue produced from sewage treatment processes in
agriculture, is an alternative disposal technique of waste. To study the usefulness of sewage …

Arsenic (As) is a non-essential element whose entry into rice grains is an issue of public
concern. The need, therefore, exists to understand the regulatory mechanisms of As …

The presence of arsenic in soil and water is a constant threat to plant growth in many
regions of the world. Phytohormones act in the integration of growth control and stress …

Arsenic (As) is a toxic element with the potential to cause health effects in humans. Besides
rice is a source of both amino acids (AAs) and mineral nutrients, it is undesired source of As …

We wished to evaluate the effects of arsenic on the morphology and anatomy of Brassica
oleracea, Raphanus sativus, Brassica juncea, Brassica oleracea var. capitata and Brassica …

Primarily, this study was conducted to screen for As tolerant rice genotypes based on
morphophysiological features. Root length and root fresh weight significantly reduced in …

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 …

The present work reveals the response of different doses of selenium (Se) and alleviating
effect of salicylic acid (SA) on Se-stressed Brassica juncea seedlings. Selenium, a …

Lead (Pb) is one of the most abundant heavy metal (HM) pollutants, which can penetrate the
plant through the root and then enter the food chain causing potential health risks for human …