Natural and anthropogenic causes are continually growing sources of metals in the
ecosystem; hence, heavy metal (HM) accumulation has become a primary environmental …

Persistent organic and inorganic pollutants are among the most concerning pollutants in
Australian estuaries due to their persistent, ubiquitous, and potentially toxic nature …

Inappropriate handling of heavy metal-containing wastewater resulting from extensive
mining and smelting activities causes serious threats to surrounding environments and …

Chromium (Cr) is a highly toxic element adversely affecting the environment, cultivable
lands, and human populations. The present study investigated the effects of Cr (VI)(100–400 …

Many halophytes are considered to be salt hyperaccumulators, adopting ion extrusion and
inclusion mechanisms. Such plants, with high aboveground biomass, may play crucial roles …

Climate change is likely to affect the ability of world agricultural systems to provide food,
fibre, and fuel for the growing world population, especially since the area of salinised land …

Tissue succulence in plants involves the storage of water in one or more organs or tissues to
assist in maintaining water potentials on daily or seasonal time scales. This drought …

Soil and water in Egypt have become contaminated with multiple pollutants. These
contaminants arise from diverse sources, including misuse of fertilizers, industrial effluent …

Current agricultural problems, such as the decline of freshwater and fertile land, foster saline
agriculture development. Salicornia and Sarcocornia species, with a long history of human …

The search for plants with a high capacity to tolerate and accumulate metals is an important
issue in phytoremediation. In this sense, this study was conducted in the halophyte Atriplex …