Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(6), P. 6052 - 6068
Published: June 14, 2024
Heavy
metal
(HM)
pollution,
specifically
cadmium
(Cd)
contamination,
is
a
worldwide
concern
for
its
consequences
plant
health
and
ecosystem
stability.
This
review
sheds
light
on
the
intricate
mechanisms
underlying
Cd
toxicity
in
plants
various
strategies
employed
by
these
organisms
to
mitigate
adverse
effects.
From
molecular
responses
physiological
adaptations,
have
evolved
sophisticated
defense
counteract
stress.
We
highlighted
role
of
phytochelatins
(PC
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 422 - 422
Published: May 2, 2023
Pollution
from
heavy
metals
is
one
of
the
significant
environmental
concerns
facing
world
today.
Human
activities,
such
as
mining,
farming,
and
manufacturing
plant
operations,
can
allow
them
access
to
environment.
Heavy
polluting
soil
harm
crops,
change
food
chain,
endanger
human
health.
Thus,
overarching
goal
for
humans
environment
should
be
avoidance
contamination
by
metals.
persistently
present
in
absorbed
tissues,
enter
biosphere,
accumulate
trophic
levels
chain.
The
removal
contaminated
accomplished
using
various
physical,
synthetic,
natural
remediation
techniques
(both
situ
ex
situ).
most
controllable
(affordable
eco-friendly)
method
among
these
phytoremediation.
metal
defilements
phytoremediation
techniques,
including
phytoextraction,
phytovolatilization,
phytostabilization,
phytofiltration.
bioavailability
biomass
plants
are
two
main
factors
affecting
how
effectively
works.
focus
phytomining
on
new
hyperaccumulators
with
high
efficiency.
Subsequently,
this
study
comprehensively
examines
different
frameworks
biotechnological
available
eliminating
according
guidelines,
underscoring
difficulties
limitations
its
potential
application
clean-up
other
harmful
pollutants.
Additionally,
we
share
in-depth
experience
safe
removing
used
phytoremediation—a
factor
frequently
overlooked
when
choosing
remove
conditions.
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
448, P. 130887 - 130887
Published: Jan. 30, 2023
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
cadmium
(Cd)
are
widely
distributed
in
soil
ecosystems,
posing
a
potential
threat
to
agricultural
production
human
health.
However,
the
coupled
effects
of
MPs
Cd
soil-plant
systems
remain
largely
unknown,
especially
on
large
scale.
In
this
study,
meta-analysis
was
conducted
evaluate
influence
plant
growth
accumulation
under
contamination
conditions.
Our
results
showed
that
had
significantly
negative
shoot
biomass
(a
decrease
11.8
%)
root
8.79
%).
also
increased
shoots
roots
by
14.6
%
13.5
%,
respectively,
revealing
promote
uptake.
Notably,
polyethylene
displayed
stronger
promoting
effect
(an
increase
29.4
among
these
MP
types.
induced
(9.75
concentration
available
slight
pH,
which
may
be
main
driver
addition
posed
physiological
toxicity
risks
plants
inhibiting
photosynthesis
enhancing
oxidative
damage,
directly
demonstrating
combination
with
can
pose
synergetic
plants.
We
further
noted
altered
microbial
diversity,
likely
influencing
bioavailability
systems.
Overall,
our
study
has
important
implications
for
combined
impacts
provides
new
insights
into
developing
guidelines
sustainable
use
agriculture.
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
53(20), P. 1795 - 1816
Published: March 9, 2023
AbstractSoil
pollution
from
potentially
toxic
elements
(PTEs)
is
a
serious
environmental
issue
worldwide
that
affects
agricultural
safety
and
human
health.
Arbuscular
mycorrhizal
fungi
(AMF),
as
ecosystem
engineers,
can
alleviate
PTE
toxicity
in
crop
plants.
However,
the
comprehensive
effects
of
AMF
on
performance
PTE-contaminated
soils
have
not
yet
been
recognized
globally.
Here,
meta-analysis
153
studies
with
3213
individual
observations
was
conducted
to
evaluate
growth
accumulation
five
staple
crops
(wheat,
rice,
maize,
soybean,
sorghum)
contaminated
soils.
Our
results
demonstrated
had
strong
positive
shoot
root
biomass.
This
because
effectively
oxidative
damage
induced
by
PTEs
stimulating
photosynthesis,
promoting
nutrition,
activating
non-enzymatic
enzymatic
defense
systems
also
decreased
23.6%
increased
0.8%,
demonstrating
inhibited
transfer
uptake
shoot.
Meanwhile,
AMF-mediated
were
weaker
pH
>
7.5.
Overall,
this
global
survey
has
essential
implications
ability
enhance
provides
insights
into
guidelines
for
safe
production
worldwide.Keywords:
fungipotentially
elementscrop
growthbioaccumulationphysiological
activitiesmeta-analysisHANDLING
EDITORS:
Jörg
Rinklebe
Lena
Q.
Ma
Additional
informationFundingThis
study
financially
supported
National
Natural
Science
Foundation
China
(41977031),
Funds
Distinguished
Young
Scientists
shaanxi
Province
(2020JC-31).
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
272, P. 116113 - 116113
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Heavy
metals
in
soil
significantly
threaten
human
health,
and
their
remediation
is
essential.
Among
the
various
techniques
used,
phytoremediation
one
of
safest,
most
innovative,
effective.
In
recent
years,
use
biodegradable
chelators
to
assist
plants
improving
efficiency
has
gained
popularity.
These
aid
transformation
metal
ions
or
metalloids,
thereby
facilitating
mobilization
uptake
by
plants.
Developed
countries
are
increasingly
adopting
for
phytoremediation,
with
a
growing
emphasis
on
green
manufacturing
technological
innovation
chelating
agent
market.
Therefore,
it
crucial
gain
comprehensive
understanding
mechanisms
market
prospects
phytoremediation.
This
review
focuses
elucidating
uptake,
translocation,
detoxification
this
study,
we
focused
effects
growth
environmental
development
treated
agents.
Finally,
potential
risks
associated
chelator-assisted
presented
terms
availability
application
study
provides
valuable
reference
future
research
field.
