Although copper (Cu) is recognized as an essential trace element, uncertainties remain
regarding Cu reference values for humans, as illustrated by discrepancies between …

In recent years, copper (Cu) pollution in agricultural soils, due to arbitrary use of pesticides,
fungicides, industrial effluent and wastewater irrigation, present a major concern for …

Biochar can be an effective amendment for immobilizing heavy metals in contaminated soils
but has variable effects depending on its chemical and physical properties and those of the …

This new edition provides current information on the nutritional requirements of world crops.
It presents research on the acquisition, accumulation, transport, and functions of chemical …

Copper is essential for plant growth, but in excess may cause adverse effects on plant
physiology. Harmful effects are also caused by plant exposure to salinity (NaCl) due to the …

The effects of soil contamination by heavy metals are studied by a mathematical interaction
model, validated by experimental results. The model relates the dynamics of uptake of heavy …

The use of a vegetation cover for the management of heavy metal contaminated soils needs
prior investigations on the plant species the best sustainable. In this work, behaviors of …

Tolerance and metal uptake are two essential characteristics required for phytoextraction of
metals from contaminated soils. We compared tolerance and Cu uptake of Elsholtzia …

Soil metal contamination associated with productive activities is a global issue. Metals are
not biodegradable and tend to accumulate in soils, posing potential risks to surrounding …

The aim of the study was to estimate the influence of soil pH on the uptake of copper, zinc,
and manganese by Valeriana officinalis. Preliminary studies involved soil analyses to …