Heavy metal pollution in soil is a global problem with serious impacts on human health and
ecological security. Phytoextraction in phytoremediation, in which plants uptake and …

Simple Summary The legume–rhizobium symbiosis is one of the most beneficial interactions
with high importance in agriculture, as it delivers nitrogen to plants and soil, thereby …

Soil contamination with heavy metals is a global problem, and these metals can reach the
food chain through uptake by plants, endangering human health. Among the metal …

Zinc is essential for all organisms and yet detrimental at elevated levels. Hence,
homeostasis of this metal is tightly regulated. The Zrt/Irt-like proteins (ZIPs) represent the …

Human activity and natural processes have led to the widespread dissemination of metals
and metalloids, many of which are toxic and have a negative impact on plant growth and …

The proteins of membrane transporters (MTs) are embedded within membrane-bounded
organelles and are the prime targets for improvements in the efficiency of water and nutrient …

Finger millet is a nutri-rich cereal crop of poor people living in the developing countries of
Asia and Africa. Finger millet grains contain high amounts of potassium, phosphorus …

A contemporary approach to bacterially mediated zinc (Zn) biofortification offers a new
dimension in the crop improvement program with better Zn uptake in plants to curb Zn …

We need to improve food production to feed the ever growing world population especially in
a changing climate. Nutrient deficiency in soils is one of the primary bottlenecks affecting the …

Plant ZIP genes represent an important transporter family and may be involved in cadmium
(Cd) accumulation and Cd resistance. In order to explore the function of SmZIP isolated from …