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Ecological and Health Risks Assessment of Potentially Toxic Metals and Metalloids Contaminants: A Case Study of Agricultural Soils in Qatar.
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
In recent years, Qatar has witnessed exponential growth in the human population, urbanization, and increased anthropogenic activities, including agriculture. Potentially toxic environmental contaminants, including metals ...
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Biosynthesis: Overview
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
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 deficiency problem; almost all crops ...
Harnessing rhizospheric core microbiomes from arid regions for enhancing date palm resilience to climate change effects
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Frontiers Media
, 2024 , Article Review)
Date palm cultivation has thrived in the Gulf Cooperation Council region since ancient times, where it represents a vital sector in agricultural and socio-economic development. However, climate change conditions prevailing ...
Response of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.) to nitric oxide application under cadmium stress
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Soil contamination with cadmium (Cd) is a persistent threat to crop production worldwide. The present study examined the putative roles of nitric oxide (NO) in improving Cd-tolerance in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.). ...
Understanding the Phytoremediation Mechanisms of Potentially Toxic Elements: A Proteomic Overview of Recent Advances
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Frontiers Media
, 2022 , Article Review)
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) such as cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), and arsenic (As), polluting the environment, pose a significant risk and cause a wide array of adverse changes in plant physiology. Above ...
An overview of heavy metals toxicity in plants, tolerance mechanism, and alleviation through lysine-chelation with micro-nutrients—A novel approach
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Springer
, 2022 , Article Review)
Abstract: Plants must adapt themselves to the prevailing conditions for their survival, resulting in the acquisition of a wide range of metal tolerance mechanisms. Although many metal elements are essential for the growth ...
RuBisCO: a sustainable protein ingredient for plant-based foods
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Frontiers Media
, 2024 , Article Review)
Ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO), is a widely available plant protein receiving great interest because of its nutritional and functional properties. It can be a valuable source of protein for vegetarians. ...
Molecular Evidence of Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation Inhibition by a Combination of Selected Qatari Medicinal Plants Crude Extracts
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy, and conventional medicine has failed
to establish efficient treatment modalities. Conventional medicine failed due to lack of knowledge of
the mechanisms that underpin ...
Extraction and characterization of natural fibers from Pulicaria gnaphalodes plant and effect of alkali treatment on their physicochemical and antioxidant properties
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Frontiers Media
, 2024 , Article)
The study aimed to extract and characterize natural fibers from Pulicaria gnaphalodes (Vent.) Boiss. plants and assess the impact of alkali treatment on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of these fibers. Fibers ...
Neonicotinoid insecticides in the environment: A critical review of their distribution, transport, fate, and toxic effects
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Neonicotinoid insecticides (NENIs) have become increasingly common in recent decades in the control of crop pests and other plant pathogens. It is undeniable that the practice improves crop yield and economic productivity ...