Since the emergence of phytoremediation, much research has focused on its development
for (i) the removal of metals from soil and/or (ii) the reduction of metal bioavailability, mobility …

Metals are essential for life, and they play a central role in the struggle between infecting
microbes and their hosts. In fact, an important aspect of microbial pathogenesis is the …

Key message Genome-wide association study (GWAS) on 923 maize lines and validation in
bi-parental populations identified significant genomic regions for kernel-Zinc and-Iron in …

Zinc is an essential micronutrient affecting many aspects of human health. Cellular Zn 2+
homeostasis is critical for cell function and survival. Zn 2+, acting as a first or second …

Low bioavailable concentrations of the micronutrient zinc (Zn) limit agricultural production on
40% of cultivated land. Here, we demonstrate that plant acclimation to Zn deficiency involves …

Cadmium (Cd) contamination of agricultural soil has become a serious threat to global food
security. The present study highlights the role of added sulfate (SO 4 2−) in modulating sulfur …

Background Plant ZIP genes represent an important transporter family involved in metal
transport. Evidence has implied that some ZIPs may contribute to plant Cd uptake, but a …

Both plants and animals must contend with changes in their environment. The ability to
respond appropriately to these changes often underlies the ability of the individual to …

Plants are sessile in nature, but are capable to evade from high level concentration of heavy
metals like Cd, Hg, Cu, through various metabolic pathways. Some of the pathways regulate …

Utilization of nanoparticles (NP) in agriculture as fertilizers or pesticides requires an
understanding of the NP properties influencing their interactions with plant roots. To …