Biochar, carbon-rich materials produced during the thermochemical processing of biomass,
are receiving increased attention given their potential value as soil amendments. Biochar …

Excessive phosphate run-off with total phosphorus concentration greater than 20 μg PL− 1
triggers the growth of harmful algal species in waterbodies and potentially leads to …

Hydroponic experiments were conducted to study the effects of microplastic particles of
polystyrene (PS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) on arsenic (As) content in leaves and …

An estimated one billion people globally are exposed to hazardous levels of lead (Pb),
resulting in intellectual disabilities for over 600,000 children each year. This critical issue …

Main conclusion A critical investigation into arsenic uptake and transportation, its phytotoxic
effects, and defense strategies including complex signaling cascades and regulatory …

Abstract Arsenic (As) and silicon (Si) are two structurally competitive natural elements where
Si minimises As accumulation in rice plants, and based on this two-year field trial, the study …

Purpose Enhancing agricultural and environmental benefits of biochar through physical,
chemical, or thermal modifications is frequently employed, but information on the …

Immobilization of heavy metals by the application of chemical amendments is an eco-
friendly, economical and effective method to remediate cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soils …

Biochar, an effective and low-cost amendment for immobilizing heavy metals, has been
extensively studied. However, the simultaneous inhibition effects of biochar on the plant …

Arsenic (As) has been recognized as one of the most toxic metalloids present in the surface
soil contaminating food chain and posing threat to human life. Sulfur (S) fertilizer is often …