The heavy metals cadmium (Cd) and chromium (Cr) are extensively used in industry and
result in water and soil contamination. The highly toxic Cd (II) and Cr (VI) are the most …

Environmental contamination by hazardous environmental pollutants is a widespread and
increasingly serious problem confronting society, scientists, and regulators worldwide …

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are widely used in agricultural activities and have the
potential to improve plant growth and plant tolerance against metal stress. PGR-assisted …

Aims: Bioremediation of highly arsenic (As)‐contaminated soil is difficult because As is very
toxic for plants and micro‐organisms. The aim of this study was to investigate soil arsenic …

Duckweed is recognized as a phytoremediation aquatic plant due to the production of large
biomass and a high level of tolerance in stressed conditions. A laboratory experiment was …

In a greenhouse experiment, five ornamental plants, Osmanthus fragrans (OF), Ligustrum
vicaryi L.(LV), Cinnamomum camphora (CC), Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum (LC), and …

Soil contamination by heavy metals has become a serious environmental issue considering
its effects on health and the environment. Several techniques are being used for the …

Abstract Cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) are among the most common heavy
metals (HMs) present in polluted soils. While some HMs are required for key biological …

Rhizosphere and plant-associated microorganisms have been intensely studied for their
beneficial effects on plant growth and health. These mainly include nitrogen-fixing bacteria …

Realising the hazardous effect of nickel on human health, microbes and plants are
effectively used for bioremediation. The endophytic microorganisms have an important role …