Discover Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: June 17, 2024
Abstract
Chromium
contamination
in
soil,
primarily
originating
from
anthropogenic
activities
has
always
been
a
significant
threat
to
plant
and
ecosystem
health.
Key
factors
influencing
Cr-induced
stress
responses
including
oxidative
stress,
altered
nutrient
uptake
disruption
of
cellular
processes
are
elucidated.
The
alterations
the
signalling
pathways
&
molecular
reactions
due
leads
an
abnormal
production
certain
harmful
compounds
like
ROS
other
secondary
metabolites
cells.
These
must
either
be
removed
or
detoxified
for
function
normally
survive.
This
review
provides
overview
different
pathways,
role
genes
proteins,
hormesis
effect
Cr,
enzymatic
physiological
response
plants.
biochar
microbes
bioremediation,
hyper-accumulator
plants
phytoremediation
emerges
as
natural
yet
effective
solution
detoxifying
pollutants.
impacts
potential
mitigation
strategies
minimize
restore
caused
is
emphasized.
valuable
insights
into
multifaceted
interactions
between
Cr
stress.
It
also
focuses
on
mitigating
it
by
bioremediation
mechanisms
sustainable
environmental
management.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 156 - 156
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
In
recent
years,
the
progressive
escalation
of
climate
change
scenarios
has
emerged
as
a
significant
global
concern.
The
threat
to
food
security
posed
by
abiotic
stresses
such
drought,
salinity,
waterlogging,
temperature
stress
(heat
stress,
freezing,
and
chilling),
high
heavy
metal
accumulation
is
substantial.
implementation
any
these
on
agricultural
land
induces
modifications
in
morphological,
biochemical,
physiological
processes
plants,
leading
diminished
rates
germination,
growth,
photosynthesis,
respiration,
hormone
enzyme
activity
disruption,
heightened
oxidative
ultimately,
reduction
crop
productivity.
It
anticipated
that
frequency
will
progressively
escalate
future
result
rise
events.
Therefore,
it
crucial
develop
productive
strategies
mitigate
adverse
effects
challenges
agriculture
industry
improve
resilience
yield.
Diverse
have
been
implemented,
including
development
cultivars
are
resistant
through
application
both
conventional
modern
breeding
techniques.
An
additional
prospective
emerging
technology
speed
acceleration
tolerance
cultivar
development.
Additionally,
plant
growth
regulators,
osmoprotectants,
nutrient
water
management,
planting
time,
seed
priming,
microbial
treatment,
arbuscular
mycorrhiza
regarded
effective
methods
for
mitigating
stresses.
biochar,
kaolin,
chitosan,
superabsorbent,
yeast
extract,
seaweed
extract
examples
promising
environmentally
benign
agronomic
techniques
shown
crops;
however,
their
exact
mechanisms
still
not
yet
fully
understood.
Hence,
collaboration
among
researchers
should
be
intensified
elucidate
involved
action
technologies.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
current
compilation
scientific
information
trends,
along
with
innovative
enhance
productivity
under
conditions.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Sept. 14, 2023
Soil
acidity
is
a
serious
problem
in
agricultural
lands
as
it
directly
affects
the
soil,
crop
production,
and
human
health.
acidification
occurs
due
to
release
of
protons
(H
+
)
from
transforming
reactions
various
carbon,
nitrogen,
sulfur-containing
compounds.
The
use
biochar
(BC)
has
emerged
an
excellent
tool
manage
soil
owing
its
alkaline
nature
appreciable
ability
improve
soil’s
physical,
chemical,
biological
properties.
application
BC
acidic
soils
improves
pH,
organic
matter
(SOM),
cation
exchange
capacity
(CEC),
nutrient
uptake,
microbial
activity
diversity,
enzyme
activities
which
mitigate
adverse
impacts
on
plants.
Further,
also
reduce
concentration
H
Al
3+
ions
other
toxic
metals
supports
plant
growth.
Similarly,
salinity
(SS)
concern
across
globe
direct
impact
global
production
food
security.
Due
liming
potential
important
amendment
SS.
addition
saline
homeostasis,
SOM,
CEC,
activity,
enzymatic
water
uptake
reduces
accumulation
sodium
(Na
chloride
(Cl
-
).
All
these
BC-mediated
changes
support
growth
by
improving
antioxidant
photosynthesis
efficiency,
stomata
working,
decrease
oxidative
damage
Thus,
present
review,
we
discussed
mechanisms
through
properties
counter
problems.
review
will
increase
existing
knowledge
about
role
This
provide
new
suggestions
readers
how
this
can
be
used
ameliorate
soils.
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Abstract
Salinity
stress
adversely
affects
agricultural
productivity
by
disrupting
water
uptake,
causing
nutrient
imbalances,
and
leading
to
ion
toxicity.
Excessive
salts
in
the
soil
hinder
crops
root
growth
damage
cellular
functions,
reducing
photosynthetic
capacity
inducing
oxidative
stress.
Stomatal
closure
further
limits
carbon
dioxide
uptake
that
negatively
impact
plant
growth.
To
ensure
sustainable
agriculture
salt-affected
regions,
it
is
essential
implement
strategies
like
using
biofertilizers
(e.g.
arbuscular
mycorrhizae
fungi
=
AMF)
activated
biochar.
Both
amendments
can
potentially
mitigate
salinity
regulating
antioxidants,
gas
exchange
attributes
chlorophyll
contents.
The
current
study
aims
explore
effect
of
EDTA-chelated
biochar
(ECB)
with
without
AMF
on
maize
under
Five
levels
ECB
(0,
0.2,
0.4,
0.6
0.8%)
were
applied,
AMF.
Results
showed
0.8ECB
+
caused
significant
enhancement
shoot
length
(~
22%),
fresh
weight
15%),
dry
51%),
46%),
26%),
27%)
over
control
(NoAMF
0ECB).
A
a,
b
total
content,
rate,
transpiration
rate
stomatal
conductance
was
also
observed
condition
relative
0ECB),
supporting
efficacy
such
a
combined
treatment.
Our
results
suggest
adding
0.8%
inoculation
seeds
enhance
production
saline
soils,
possibly
via
improvement
antioxidant
activity,
contents,
morphological
attributes.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 2355 - 2355
Published: June 17, 2023
The
use
of
saline
water
under
drought
conditions
is
critical
for
sustainable
agricultural
development
in
arid
regions.
Biochar
used
as
a
soil
amendment
to
enhance
properties
such
water-holding
capacity
and
the
source
nutrition
elements
plants.
Therefore,
experiment
was
conducted
evaluate
effects
biochar
application
on
morpho-physiological
traits
yield
tomatoes
combined
salinity
stress
greenhouses.
There
were
16
treatments
consist
two
quality
fresh
(0.9
2.3
dS
m-1),
three
deficit
irrigation
levels
(DI)
80,
60,
40%
addition
100%
Evapotranspiration
(ETc),
by
rate
5%
(BC5%)
(w/w)
untreated
(BC0%).
results
indicated
that
negatively
affected
morphological,
physiological,
traits.
In
contrast,
improved
all
interaction
between
leads
decreased
vegetative
growth
indices,
leaf
gas
exchange,
relative
content
leaves
(LRWC),
photosynthetic
pigments,
yield,
especially
with
supply
(60
ETc),
where
42.48%
highest
at
ETc
compared
control.
freshwater
led
significantly
increased
growth,
physiological
traits,
efficiency
(WUE),
less
proline
various
soil.
general,
DI
could
improve
attributes,
sustain
tomato
plants,
increase
productivity
semi-arid
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(29), P. 31237 - 31253
Published: April 29, 2024
Soil
salinization
is
a
serious
concern
across
the
globe
that
negatively
affecting
crop
productivity.
Recently,
biochar
received
attention
for
mitigating
adverse
impacts
of
salinity.
Salinity
stress
induces
osmotic,
ionic,
and
oxidative
damages
disturb
physiological
biochemical
functioning
nutrient
water
uptake,
leading
to
reduction
in
plant
growth
development.
Biochar
maintains
function
by
increasing
uptake
reducing
electrolyte
leakage
lipid
peroxidation.
also
protects
photosynthetic
apparatus
improves
antioxidant
activity,
gene
expression,
synthesis
protein
osmolytes
hormones
counter
toxic
effect
Additionally,
soil
organic
matter,
microbial
enzymatic
activities,
reduces
accumulation
ions
(Na
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Global
agricultural
challenges,
especially
soil
degradation
caused
by
abiotic
stresses,
significantly
reduce
crop
productivity
and
require
innovative
solutions.
Biochar
(BC),
a
biodegradable
product
derived
from
forestry
residues,
has
been
proven
to
enhance
quality.
Although
its
benefits
for
improving
properties
are
well-documented,
the
potential
of
BC
mitigate
various
stresses-such
as
drought,
salinity,
heavy
metal
toxicity-and
effect
on
plant
traits
need
further
exploration.
This
review
aims
elucidate
production
highlighting
primary
feedstock's
synthesis
techniques,
examining
role
in
boosting
decomposition
efficiency
fertility,
which
pivotal
sustainable
growth.
also
discuss
how
can
nutritional
chemical
under
different
stress
conditions,
emphasizing
capacity
foster
growth
development
adverse
environments.
Furthermore,
this
article
serves
comprehensive
resource
researchers
understanding
importance
promoting
agriculture,
addressing
environmental
challenges.
Ultimately,
highlights
critical
knowledge
gaps
proposes
future
research
avenues
bio-protective
against
paving
way
commercialization
applications
large
scale
with
cutting-edge
technologies.