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Cadmium and sodium adsorption properties of magnetite nanoparticles synthesized from Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg. bark: Relevance in amelioration of metal stress in rice by Sebastian, Abin, Nangia, Ashwini, Prasad, M.N.V.

“…[Display omitted] •Heavea bark extract primed magnetite nanoparticles.•Phenolics in the bark extract helped nanoparticle formation.•Magnetite nanoparticle…”
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A green synthetic route to phenolics fabricated magnetite nanoparticles from coconut husk extract: Implications to treat metal contaminated water and heavy metal stress in Oryza sativa L by Sebastian, Abin, Nangia, Ashwini, Prasad, M.N.V.

“…Iron oxide nanoparticles are biocompatible. Therefore these particles are in demand for environmental cleanup. In the present study, semicrystalline magnetite…”
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Perspectives of plant-associated microbes in heavy metal phytoremediation by Rajkumar, M., Sandhya, S., Prasad, M.N.V., Freitas, H.

“…"Phytoremediation" know-how to do-how is rapidly expanding and is being commercialized by harnessing the phyto-microbial diversity. This technology employs…”
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Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and endophytes accelerate phytoremediation of metalliferous soils by Ma, Y., Prasad, M.N.V., Rajkumar, M., Freitas, H.

“…Technogenic activities (industrial—plastic, textiles, microelectronics, wood preservatives; mining—mine refuse, tailings, smelting; agrochemicals—chemical…”
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Biochar and rice husk ash assisted phytoremediation potentials of Ricinus communis L. for lead-spiked soils by Kiran, Boda Ravi, Prasad, M.N.V.

“…Soil contamination with lead (Pb) is a serious global concern, adversely affecting crop production. Pot experiments were conducted to assess the efficacy of…”
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Plant-microbiome assisted and biochar-amended remediation of heavy metals and polyaromatic compounds ─ a microcosmic study by Sarma, Hemen, Sonowal, S., Prasad, M.N.V.

“…The study has been carried out to develop a plant-microbes assisted remediation technology to accelerate polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) degradation and heavy…”
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Exogenous citrate and malate alleviate cadmium stress in Oryza sativa L.: Probing role of cadmium localization and iron nutrition by Sebastian, Abin, Prasad, M.N.V.

“…Organic acids play an important role in metal uptake and trafficking in plants. Therefore, the role of exogenous citrate and malate on Cd tolerance was studied…”
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Modulation of glutathione and its related enzymes in plants’ responses to toxic metals and metalloids—A review by Anjum, Naser A., Ahmad, Iqbal, Mohmood, Iram, Pacheco, Mário, Duarte, Armando C., Pereira, Eduarda, Umar, Shahid, Ahmad, Altaf, Khan, Nafees A., Iqbal, Muhammad, Prasad, M.N.V.

“…► Rapid increase in environmental contamination with toxic metals (TMs) and metalloids. ► TMs and metalloids-stress impacts cause either directly of indirectly…”
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Lead(II) adsorption from aqueous solutions by raw and activated charcoals of Melocanna baccifera Roxburgh (bamboo)—A comparative study by Lalhruaitluanga, H., Jayaram, K., Prasad, M.N.V., Kumar, K.K.

“…Melocanna baccifera (Poaceae) is the most abundant and economically important non-timber product in state of Mizoram, India. The communities of the region use…”
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Knowledge explosion in phytotechnologies for environmental solutions by Prasad, M.N.V., Freitas, Helena, Fraenzle, Stefan, Wuenschmann, Simone, Markert, Bernd

“…Bioremediation using biotechnology and biodiversity - a multiscale approach…”
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Localization of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals in surface soil of Asia’s oldest oil and gas drilling site in Assam, north-east India: Implications for the bio-economy by Hemen Sarma, N.F. Islam, P. Borgohain, A. Sarma, M.N.V. Prasad

“…The environmental influx of hazardous contaminants viz PAHs and HMs occurs due to oil and gas drilling, and processing of petroleum products in industrial…”
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Plant community tolerant to trace elements growing on the degraded soils of São Domingos mine in the south east of Portugal: environmental implications by Freitas, H, Prasad, M.N.V, Pratas, J

“…The selection of trace element tolerant species is a key factor to the success of remediation of degraded mine soils. Mining activities generate a large amount…”
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Potential of chemically activated and raw charcoals of Melocanna baccifera for removal of Ni(II) and Zn(II) from aqueous solutions by Lalhruaitluanga, H., Prasad, M.N.V., Radha, K.

“…Melocanna baccifera (Bamboo) is the most abundant and economically important non-timber product in the State of Mizoram, India. The community of the region is…”
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Binding of cadmium to Strychnos potatorum seed proteins in aqueous solution: Adsorption kinetics and relevance to water purification by Saif, Mohammad Mansour Saleh, Kumar, N. Siva, Prasad, M.N.V.

“…Figure shows proteins isolated from Strychnos potatorum seed powder which play role in cadmium Biosorption. [Display omitted] ► In this study Strychnos…”
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Zinc protects chloroplasts and associated photochemical functions in cadmium exposed Ceratophyllum demersum L., a freshwater macrophyte by Aravind, P, Prasad, M.N.V

“…Cadmium (Cd) is a non-essential and toxic element, without any metabolic significance whereas, zinc (Zn) is an essential element required by many vital…”
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Ecophysiological tolerance of duckweeds exposed to copper by Kanoun-Boulé, Myriam, Vicente, Joaquim A.F., Nabais, Cristina, Prasad, M.N.V., Freitas, Helena

“…Although essential for plants, copper can be toxic when present in supra-optimal concentrations. Metal polluted sites, due to their extreme conditions, can…”
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Defense manifestations of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants in Ricinus communis L. exposed to lead in hydroponics by Kiran, Boda Ravi, Prasad, M.N.V.

“…Lead (Pb) is a major inorganic pollutant with no biological significance and has been a global concern. Phytotoxicity of lead induces toxic effects by…”
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Identification and characterization of Cd-induced peptides in Egeria densa (water weed): Putative role in Cd detoxification by Malec, Przemysław, Maleva, Maria G., Prasad, M.N.V., Strzałka, Kazimierz

“…Egeria densa has ability to grow in heavy metal contaminated and polluted bodies of water. Shoots exposed to Cd at concentrations up to 300 μM for 7 days…”
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Analysis of serpentinophytes from north–east of Portugal for trace metal accumulation––relevance to the management of mine environment by Freitas, H., Prasad, M.N.V., Pratas, J.

“…In north–east of Portugal, the serpentinized area is about 8000 ha with a characteristic geology and flora. The serpentine plant community and respective soils…”
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A web resource for nutrient use efficiency-related genes, quantitative trait loci and microRNAs in important cereals and model plants [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Kumar, Anuj, Pandeya, Ajay, Malik, Girik, Sharma, Mansi, P, Hima Kumari, S, Anil Kumar, Gahlaut, Vijay, Gajula, M.N.V. Prasad, Singh, Krishna Pal, Suravajhala, Prashanth, Balyan, Harindra Singh, Gupta, Pushpendra K

“…Cereals are key contributors to global food security. Genes involved in the uptake (transport), assimilation and utilization of macro- and micronutrients are…”
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