The uptake and bioaccumulation of heavy metals by food plants, their effects on plants nutrients, and associated health risk: a review
Heavy metal contamination is a globally recognized environmental issue, threatening
human life very seriously. Increasing population and high demand for food resulted in …
human life very seriously. Increasing population and high demand for food resulted in …
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi as potential agents in ameliorating heavy metal stress in plants
Heavy metal accumulation in plants is a severe environmental problem, rising at an
expeditious rate. Heavy metals such as cadmium, arsenic, mercury and lead are known …
expeditious rate. Heavy metals such as cadmium, arsenic, mercury and lead are known …
Assessment of biomarkers of cadmium stress in lettuce
Laboratory and field studies have provided encouraging insights into the capacity of plants
to act as biomonitors of environmental quality through the use of biomarkers. However, a …
to act as biomonitors of environmental quality through the use of biomarkers. However, a …
Toxic metal interactions affect the bioaccumulation and dietary intake of macro-and micro-nutrients
The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of heavy metals (cadmium (Cd),
lead (Pb) and Cd–Pb mix) on bioaccumulation of different nutrients. Three plant species …
lead (Pb) and Cd–Pb mix) on bioaccumulation of different nutrients. Three plant species …
Metal content in soils of Northern India and crop response: a review
The review paper, summaries the results of heavy metal concentration reported by several
authors in the soils of North Indian states viz. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar …
authors in the soils of North Indian states viz. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar …
Effects of Cd and Zn on physiological and anatomical properties of hydroponically grown Brassica napus plants
M Benáková, H Ahmadi, Z Dučaiová, E Tylová… - … Science and Pollution …, 2017 - Springer
Clarifying the connection between metal exposure and anatomical changes represents an
important challenge for a better understanding of plant phytoextraction potential. A …
important challenge for a better understanding of plant phytoextraction potential. A …
Occurrence and bioaccumulation of chemical contaminants in lettuce grown in peri-urban horticulture
A Margenat, V Matamoros, S Díez… - Science of the total …, 2018 - Elsevier
Peri-urban horticulture performs environmental and socio-economic functions and provides
ecological services to nearby urban areas. Nevertheless, industrialization and water …
ecological services to nearby urban areas. Nevertheless, industrialization and water …
Photosynthesis light-independent reactions are sensitive biomarkers to monitor lead phytotoxicity in a Pb-tolerant Pisum sativum cultivar
E Rodriguez, M da Conceição Santos… - … Science and Pollution …, 2015 - Springer
Lead (Pb) environmental contamination remains prevalent. Pisum sativum L. plants have
been used in ecotoxicological studies, but some cultivars showed to tolerate and …
been used in ecotoxicological studies, but some cultivars showed to tolerate and …
Compounds of emerging concern as new plant stressors linked to water reuse and biosolid application in agriculture
S Mansilla, J Portugal, JM Bayona, V Matamoros… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Global crop production is limited by water, nitrogen, and phosphorous availability.
Reclaimed water and organic fertilizers, such as crop residues, animal manure, and …
Reclaimed water and organic fertilizers, such as crop residues, animal manure, and …
Health risk assessment of heavy metals exposure via consumption of crops grown in phosphogypsum-contaminated soils
The management of phosphogypsum (PG) heap, located south of the Sfax city in Tunisia,
has been going on for decades. But dumping this solid waste still poses environmental …
has been going on for decades. But dumping this solid waste still poses environmental …