Plants and microbes coexist or compete for survival and their cohesive interactions play a
vital role in adapting to metalliferous environments, and can thus be explored to improve …

The mobilization of heavy metals by man through extraction from ores and processing for
different applications has led to the release of these elements into the environment. Since …

Zinc is an essential microelement involved in many aspects of plant growth and
development. Abnormal zinc amounts, mostly due to human activities, can be toxic to flora …

Heavy metals are widely distributed in the environment due to the natural processes and
anthropogenic human activities. Their migration into no contaminated areas contributing …

Heavy metal pollution in coastal zone is a global environment problem concerning the
international society. As an eco-friendly and economical method, phytoremediation is a …

Heavy metals pollution in the environment is a result of continuous urbanization and
industrialization processes, and it has become a major issue for the environment and human …

The pollution of soil by trace elements is a global problem. Conventional methods of soil
remediation are often inapplicable, so it is necessary to search intensively for innovative and …

The accumulation of metals in different environmental compartments poses a risk to both the
environment and biota health. In particular, the continuous increase of these elements in soil …

Heavy metals (HMs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are toxic components of
atmospheric particles. These pollutants induce a wide variety of responses in plants, leading …

Understanding the strategies that the roots of hyperaccumulating plants use to extract heavy
metals from soils is important for optimizing phytoremediation. The rhizosphere …