Effect of Nanofertilizers on Plant’s Stress-Tolerance

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Comprehensive assessment of heavy metal (HMs) contamination and associated health risks in agricultural soils and groundwater proximal to industrial sites

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: March 4, 2025

Industrial waste significantly impacts water and soil quality, restricting their suitability for agricultural domestic use. This study investigates the distribution of heavy metals (HMs) in groundwater soils across Shazand plain under different irrigation methods rainfed farming systems. It evaluates Total Hazard Quotient (THQ) Carcinogenic Risk (TCR) associated with HMs both children adults, considering exposure through ingestion, dermal contact, inhalation. A total 104 samples were collected, comprising from wells boreholes, samples. Concentrations Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Hg, Zn, Cu analyzed using atomic absorption spectrometry, data assessed descriptive inferential statistics. The highest average concentrations observed Cr (19 µg l−1) Zn (22.8 l−1). In samples, (35.28 g−1) (216.52 exhibited values. Index (HI) indicated a high risk age groups, ranging moderate to very areas. Soil Pollution Load (PLI) was 18.22 71.17 irrigated farming, indicating severe HM contamination site. health risks exceeded acceptable levels, showing greater vulnerability compared adults. research underscores urgent need effective environmental management strategies mitigate contamination, safeguard public health, ensure sustainable practices industrialized regions.

Language: Английский

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Potential of Nanoparticulate Fertilizers in Mitigating Environmental Stresses

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effect of selenium and compost on physiological, biochemical, and productivity of chili under chromium stress

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: March 24, 2025

Abstract In the era of industrialization, chromium (Cr) as a metal poses substantial threat to ecosystem. Selenium (Se) is essential for minimizing heavy stress in crops and effectively reducing their accumulation edible plant parts. This research work aimed evaluate synergistic effect compost Se alleviation Cr chili plants. A greenhouse trail was conducted investigate individual combined effects foliage applied selenium (Na 2 SeO 4 = 3 µM) soil (250 mg kg −1 , w/w) on growth, physio-biochemical, antioxidant grown under varying levels induced (0, 100, 200 using K O 7 ). Findings revelaed that significant linear reduction observed biomass, physiological parameters with an increasing level concentrations. Maximum decrease relative water content (20.04 27.21%) total chlorophyll concentrations (11.73 20.57%) increased electrolyte leakage (59.14 130.52%) at 100 comparison control, respectively. Combined application showed increase regardless soil. Synergistic approach improved growth sole limiting movement uptake roots fruits Moreover, potential plants helped cope higher by lipid peroxidation membrane damange. The use induces physio-biochemical defense responses against promising highlights growing crop Cr-contaminated soils achieve better quality yields.

Language: Английский

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GABA mitigates NaCl toxicity by enhancing photosynthesis, chloroplast structure, and redox balance in salt-tolerant and sensitive tomato varieties

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 26, 2025

Language: Английский

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