Zinc (Zn) is plant micronutrient, which is involved in many physiological functions, and an
inadequate supply will reduce crop yields. Its deficiency is the widest spread micronutrient …

The geomorphological characteristics of the materials inherent in tropical soils, in addition to
the excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, industrial waste and residues, and novel …

While of lesser prevalence than boron (B) deficient soils, B-rich soils are important to study
as they can cause B toxicity in the field and subsequently decrease crop yields in different …

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is a fibrous crop, grown in tropical climate having huge
biomass and can be a good candidate for the phytoremediation of different heavy metals …

Introduction Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's
disease, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and prion disease represent …

In tropical forests of southern Ecuador, artisanal gold mining releases heavy metals that
become xenobiotic with indefinite circulation and eventual bioaccumulation. Restoration and …

Heavy metal pollution in the environment is a major concern for humans as it is non-
biodegradable and can have a lot of effects on the environment, humans as well as plants …

Background Several activities can build up soil copper (Cu) concentrations leading to
incorporation into the food chain and adversely affect natural and managed ecosystems …

Phytoremediation is a sound alternative to soil decontamination, as it has lower costs and is
more environmentally friendly than other practices. The need to handle contaminated …

The potential of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) and corn (Zea mays L.) for accumulation of
cadmium and zinc was investigated. Plants have been grown in lysimetres containing …