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 …

Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal occurring in the environment naturally and is also
generated through various anthropogenic sources and acts as a pollutant. Human health is …

Light regulates chlorophyll homeostasis and photosynthesis via various molecular
mechanisms in plants. The light regulation of transcription and protein stability of nuclear …

Cadmium (Cd) is a highly toxic heavy metal that can be readily absorbed by plants and
enriched in human body. Rice (Oryza sativa L.) yield and grain quality are affected by …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely used in commercial products, and there are
growing concerns about their impact on the environment. Information about the molecular …

Increasing global population, urbanization and industrialization are increasing the rate of
conversion of arable land into wasteland. Supplying food to an ever-increasing population is …

Metals constitute vital elements for plant metabolism and survival, acting as essential co-
factors in cellular processes which are indispensable for plant growth and survival. Excess …

Cadmium, a high toxic heavy metal, is one of the most serious contaminants in soil and a
potential threat to plant growth and human health. Amino acid metabolism has the central …

Abiotic stresses such as cold, water deficit, and salt stresses severely reduce crop
productivity. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an important economic crop; however, not …

The environmental fate of airborne nanoparticles and their toxicity to plants is not yet fully
understood. Pot-grown barley plants with second leaves developed were therefore exposed …