Phytoremediation technology and food security impacts of heavy metal contaminated soils: A review of literature
Heavy metal accumulation in soil and water is one of major problems caused by inorganic
contaminants. Their presence in agricultural soils in high quantities have impacted the food …
contaminants. Their presence in agricultural soils in high quantities have impacted the food …
Phytoremediation: a promising approach for revegetation of heavy metal-polluted land
A Yan, Y Wang, SN Tan, ML Mohd Yusof… - Frontiers in plant …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Heavy metal accumulation in soil has been rapidly increased due to various natural
processes and anthropogenic (industrial) activities. As heavy metals are non-biodegradable …
processes and anthropogenic (industrial) activities. As heavy metals are non-biodegradable …
Lead toxicity: health hazards, influence on food chain, and sustainable remediation approaches
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 …
effect on plants, animals, and humans. An increase in several Pb related industrial activities …
A critical review on speciation, mobilization and toxicity of lead in soil-microbe-plant system and bioremediation strategies
Lead accumulation in soils is of serious concern in agricultural production due to the harmful
effects on soil microflora, crop growth and food safety. In soil, speciation of lead greatly …
effects on soil microflora, crop growth and food safety. In soil, speciation of lead greatly …
Opinion: Taking phytoremediation from proven technology to accepted practice
KE Gerhardt, PD Gerwing, BM Greenberg - Plant Science, 2017 - Elsevier
Phytoremediation is the use of plants to extract, immobilize, contain and/or degrade
contaminants from soil, water or air. It can be an effective strategy for on site and/or in situ …
contaminants from soil, water or air. It can be an effective strategy for on site and/or in situ …
Heavy-metal-induced reactive oxygen species: phytotoxicity and physicochemical changes in plants
Environmental contamination by hazardous environmental pollutants is a widespread and
increasingly serious problem confronting society, scientists, and regulators worldwide …
increasingly serious problem confronting society, scientists, and regulators worldwide …
Lead uptake, toxicity, and detoxification in plants
Plants are the target of a wide range of pollutants that vary in concentration, speciation, and
toxicity. Such pollutants mainly enter the plant system through the soil (Arshad et al. 2008) or …
toxicity. Such pollutants mainly enter the plant system through the soil (Arshad et al. 2008) or …
Effects of chitosan nanoparticles on seed germination and seedling growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
To investigate the effect and mechanism of chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) on the
germination and seedling growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), we conducted systematic …
germination and seedling growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), we conducted systematic …
Effect of metals or trace elements on wheat growth and its remediation in contaminated soil
Among numerous soil problems, metals or trace elements (TEs) accumulation is one of the
significant agronomic tasks which have extremely threatened food safety. Due to these, soil …
significant agronomic tasks which have extremely threatened food safety. Due to these, soil …
Phytoremediation as an effective remedy for removing trace elements from ecosystems
A Mocek-Płóciniak, J Mencel, W Zakrzewski… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
The pollution of soil by trace elements is a global problem. Conventional methods of soil
remediation are often inapplicable, so it is necessary to search intensively for innovative and …
remediation are often inapplicable, so it is necessary to search intensively for innovative and …