Extreme environmental factors, including heat, UV-B radiation, heavy metals, salt and
drought, substantially impact bioactive components and the content of essential oils (EOs) in …

The increased use of wireless technology causes a significant exposure increase for all
living organisms to radio frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF). This comprises …

Global warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme thermal events, with
inevitable consequences for marine ecosystems and organisms. Phytoplankton is at the …

The plant Halimione portulacoides, an abundant species widely distributed in temperate salt-
marshes, has been previously assessed as bioindicator and biomonitor of mercury …

ABSTRACT The genus Bambusa (family Poaceae) is the fastest growing grass in the world
and adapted to various climatic conditions. Bamboos are used for variety of purposes such …

Pharmaceutical residues impose a new and emerging threat to the marine environment and
its biota. In most countries, ecotoxicity tests are not required for all pharmaceutical residues …

Establishing marine species equipped with efficient biomarkers of trace element stress is a
major requirement for the assessment of trace element contamination in marine ecosystems …

Beyond their undeniable role, nowadays we also must look to seagrass beds as
endangered environments with urgent monitoring and conservation needs. In the present …

Salt marsh ecosystems are extremely impacted by human activities whilst also acting as
sinks of contaminants such as heavy metals. Halophytic plant species can survive and thrive …

Estuarine environments are extremely affected by anthropogenic-driven contamination,
namely heavy metals. In the recent years, several organisms have been studied to be used …