Heavy metal/metalloids (HMs) are among the primary soil pollutants that limit crop
production worldwide. Plants grown in HM contaminated soils exhibit reduced growth and …

Crops aimed at feeding an exponentially growing population are often exposed to a variety
of harsh environmental factors. Although plants have evolved ways of adjusting their …

Heavy metals is a collective term describing metals and metalloids with a density higher
than 5 g/cm3. Some of them are essential micronutrients; others do not play a positive role in …

The rise in global temperature also favors the multiplication of pests and pathogens, which
calls into question global food security. Plants have developed special coping mechanisms …

Insects in agroecosystems contend with many stressors–eg, chemicals, heat, nutrient
deprivation–that are often encountered at low levels. Exposure to mild stress is now well …

The spread of heavy metal (loid) s at soil-food crop interfaces has become a threat to
sustainable agricultural productivity, food security, and human health. The eco-toxic effects …

Soil salinity, a growing issue worldwide, is a detrimental consequence of the ever-changing
climate, which has highlighted and worsened the conditions associated with damaged soil …

The Cd toxicity causes severe perturbations to the plant's growth and development. Here,
polyploid and diploid rice lines were treated with zinc-oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and …

Scientists studying the environment, physiology, and biology have been particularly
interested in nickel (Ni) because of its dual effects (essentiality and toxicity) on terrestrial …

Oxidative stress is common in plants growing under extreme environments, such as water
shortage, salinity, heavy metals, and temperature extremes. To overcome oxidative stress …