Rapid industrialization, increased waste production and surge in agricultural activities,
mining, contaminated irrigation water and industrial effluents contribute to the contamination …

Lead (Pb) toxicity has been a subject of interest for environmental scientists due to its toxic
effect on plants, animals, and humans. An increase in several Pb related industrial activities …

Soil contamination with toxic metals is a widespread environmental issue resulting from
global industrialization within the past few years. Therefore, decontamination of heavy metal …

Lead (Pb) is the second most toxic heavy metal after arsenic (As), which has no role in
biological systems. Pb toxicity causes a range of damages to plants from germination to …

Pollution of agricultural soil with heavy metals is a serious hazard to the environment and
human health. The application of biochar can be a cost-effective and environmentally …

Nickel (Ni) is essential for plant metabolism but is dangerous to most plants and other
organisms when present in large concentrations. In this study, nickel (Ni) was chosen as an …

In many countries, where wastewater irrigation has become a common practice, the
accumulation of heavy metals by crops has been regarded as a severe environmental …

Cadmium (Cd) is a non-essential and harmful element to humans. Cadmium contamination
is a serious issue for human health, especially in densely populated agroecology areas. In …

Background A balanced and optimized amount of nutrients in bread, which is the main food
in many countries, is necessary to maintain human health. Considering the importance of …

Metals contamination in soil and water is one of the major problems worldwide. The present
study addresses the effect of seven important metals (chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb) …