Heavy metal accumulation in soil has been rapidly increased due to various natural
processes and anthropogenic (industrial) activities. As heavy metals are non-biodegradable …

Manganese (Mn) is an important micronutrient for plant growth and development and
sustains metabolic roles within different plant cell compartments. The metal is an essential …

Drought stress affects plant growth and development by altering physiological and
biochemical processes resulting in reduced crop productivity. Zinc (Zn) is an essential …

At a global scale, about three billion people have inadequate zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) nutrition
and 500,000 children lose their lives due to this. In recent years, the interest in adopting …

Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plants and humans. Nearly 50% of the agriculture
soils of world are Zn-deficient. The low availability of Zn reduces the yield and quality of the …

Abstract The elements Zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) have similar chemical and physical
properties, but contrasting physiological effects in higher organisms. In plants, Zn/Cd …

Zinc (Zn) is an important essential micronutrient for plants and humans; however, the exact
transporter responsible for root zinc uptake from soil has not been identified. Here, we found …

Zinc is an essential micronutrient that plays critical roles in numerous physiological
processes, including bone homeostasis. The majority of zinc in the human body is stored in …

Modern agriculture relies heavily on chemical fertilizers, especially in terms of cereal
production. The excess application of fertilizers not only increases production cost, but also …

The development of high-yielding wheat genotypes containing micronutrient-dense grains
are the main priorities of biofortification programs. At the International Maize and Wheat …