Mangrove forests prevalent along the intertidal regions of tropical and sub-tropical
coastlines are inimitable and dynamic ecosystems. They protect and stabilize coastal areas …

Mangroves can be considered as biogeochemical reactors along (sub) tropical coastlines,
acting both as sinks or sources for trace metals depending on environmental factors. In this …

Samples of rhizosphere sediment, plant tissues like branch, bark, root, leaf and stem of
Avicenia marina were collected from the Muthupet mangrove forest and analyzed for heavy …

Abstract Knowledge regarding the exposure risk of heavy metals in estuarine wetland is
important for people (especially fishermen and consumers of local fish) living in the coastal …

In recent years, mangrove restoration has gained significant attention due to its carbon
storage capacity, role as a pollution sink, and ecological and economic benefits. Moreover …

Abstract This study at Indian Sundarbans, identifies metal tolerant mangroves with
phytoremediation potential by understanding the affect of metal pollution on the community …

The present study focused on the bioaccumulation and translocation efficacy of heavy
metals by Rhizophora mucronata from a tropical mangrove ecosystem. The results revealed …

Heavy metal-contaminated wastes can threaten mangrove forests, one of the most
biodiverse ecosystems in the world. The study evaluated the geospatial distribution of heavy …

Spatial dynamics of heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Fe, Pb, and Zn) and metalloid As were
investigated along the sedimentary column, inside and outside mangrove stands, and within …

The heavy metal concentrations in water and sediment samples were investigated in the
tropical Muthupet mangrove ecosystem, southeast coast of India. The results demonstrated …