Worldwide, the effects of metal and metalloid toxicity are increasing, mainly due to
anthropogenic causes. Soil contamination ranks among the most important factors, since it …

This article reviews the responses of plant roots to elevated rhizosphere cadmium (Cd)
concentrations. Cadmium enters plants from the soil solution. It traverses the root through …

Cadmium (Cd) is highly toxic to most organisms, but some rare plant species can
hyperaccumulate Cd in aboveground tissues without suffering from toxicity. The mechanism …

During the history of life on Earth, tectonic and climatic change repeatedly generated large
territories that were virtually devoid of life and exhibited harsh environmental conditions. The …

The response of grafted vegetables to stress conditions owing to the nutrient status, and the
presence of heavy metals in the root environment may be different than that of self-rooted …

Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plants, playing catalytic or structural roles in
enzymes, transcription factors, ribosomes, and membranes. In humans, Zn deficiency is the …

Silicon (Si), as a quasi-essential element, has a vital role in alleviating the damaging effects
of various environmental stresses on plants. Cadmium (Cd) stress is severe abiotic stress …

Cadmium (Cd) is a highly toxic heavy metal for plants, but several unique Cd‐
hyperaccumulating plant species are able to accumulate this metal to extraordinary …

Zn deficiency is among the leading health risk factors in developing countries. Breeding of
Zn-enriched crops is expected to be facilitated by molecular dissection of plant Zn …

The arsenic (As) is a toxic element causing major health concern worldwide. Arsenate stress
caused no significant reduction in growth parameters and shoot electrolyte leakage but …