Chromium (VI) is one of the most common environmental contaminant due to its tremendous
industrial applications. It is non-biodegradable as it is a heavy metal, and hence, of major …

Mangrove wetlands possess four important characteristics as one of the unique marine
ecosystems, and are found in the intertidal coastal regions of the tropics and subtropics in …

Chromium (Cr) is a toxic heavy metal that contaminates soil and water resources after its
discharge from different industries. It can act as carcinogen and mutagen for biological …

Present study deals with the isolation and characterization of a bacterium capable for the
effective reduction of Cr (VI) from tannery wastewater. Based on the 16S rRNA gene …

Chromium is a highly toxic non-essential metal for microorganisms and plants, and its
occurrence is rare in nature. Lower to higher chromium containing effluents and solid wastes …

Hexavalent chromium is a well-known highly toxic metal, considered a priority pollutant.
Industrial sources of Cr (VI) include leather tanning, cooling tower blowdown, plating …

Background Soil pollution by heavy metals increases the bioavailability of metals like
hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)), subsequently limiting plant growth and reducing the …

Chromium has been widely used in various industries. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) is a
priority toxic, mutagenic and carcinogenic chemical, whereas its reduced trivalent form …

Chromium (Cr) is becoming a potential pollutant with the passage of time. Higher intake of
Cr does not only affect the productivity of crops, but also the quality of food produced in Cr …

Bacteria are widespread in nature as they can adapt to any extreme environmental
conditions and perform various physiological activities. Marine environments are one of the …