Toxic trace metals are ecotoxic due to their high bioaccumulation and toxicity, acting as
abiotic stress agents, causing oxidative damage to the plant cells. Plants can recognize …

The relatively widespread presence of environmental barium is raising a growing public
awareness as it can lead to different health conditions. Its presence in humans may produce …

Rare earth elements (REEs) present a group of nonessential metals for the growth and
development of plants. At high concentrations, they can induce internal stress and disturb …

The continuous progress of global manufacturing and anthropogenic activities has resulted
in excessive environmental metallic pollution, particularly with rare earth elements (REEs) …

Rare earth elements (REEs) that include 15 lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium are a
special class of elements due to their remarkable qualities such as magnetism, corrosion …

Turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa) is a cruciferous plant cultivated worldwide that serves as
a source of nutrients and bioactive compounds. Most turnip studies have focused on a few …

Aluminum (Al) is an ubiquitously present element in soil; it is considered as a major problem
in crop production that affects plant growth and development on acid soils. The aim of this …

Lead (Pb) is known as a toxic metal and a non-essential element for plant metabolism and
growth. This work investigated the phytotoxicity of Pb induced stress and assessed the …

Trace metal element (TME) pollution is a major threat to plants, animals and humans.
Agricultural products contaminated with metals may pose health risks for people; therefore …

Mine tailings can contaminate large areas of neighboring agricultural lands due to the
dispersion of heavy metals, which may lead to reduction in soil fertility and toxicity in crops …