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Toxic Metal Implications on Agricultural Soils, Plants, Animals, Aquatic life and Human Health
The problem of environmental pollution is a global concern as it affects the entire ecosystem. There is a cyclic revolution of pollutants from industrial waste or anthropogenic sources into the environment, farmlands, plants, livestock and subsequently ...
Uchenna Okereafor+5 more
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Main toxic plants and their deleterious effects on small ruminants. [PDF]
In this literature review, we gather scientific articles about plants that are poisonous to small ruminants. In Brazil the most importants regions of goat and sheep is in northeast and there is a increasing local economy importance.
K. L. Oliveira+6 more
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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.
Mohammed Alsafran+7 more
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Toxicosis by Plant Alkaloids in Humans and Animals in Colombia
Due to its tropical location, chains of mountains, inter-Andean valleys, Amazon basin area, eastern plains and shores on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Colombia has many ecosystems and the second largest plant biodiversity in the world. Many plant
Gonzalo J. Diaz
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Heavy Metal Induced Oxidative Stress Mitigation and ROS Scavenging in Plants
Although trace elements are essential for life, environmental contamination due to metal accumulation and overuse in various sectors, such as healthcare, agriculture, industry, and cosmetics, poses significant health concerns. Exposure of plants to heavy
Sheikh Mansoor+8 more
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Determination of phytoextraction potential of plant speciesfor toxic elements in soils of abandoned sulphide-mining areas [PDF]
This study has determined contamination levels in soils and plants from the Sa˜o Domingos mining area, Portugal, by k0-INAA. Total concentrations of As, Sb, Cr, Hg, Cu, Zn and Fe in soils were very high, exceeding the maximum limits in Portuguese ...
Anawar, H. M.+9 more
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Environmental problems have always received immense attention from scientists. Toxicants pollution is a critical environmental concern that has posed serious threats to human health and agricultural production.
Ahmed Alengebawy+3 more
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Ingestion of S. planicaulis (Sin. S. carpinifolia) causes lysosomal storage disease in sheep. The main toxic compound of this plant, swainsonine, inhibits the enzymatic activity of α-mannosidase I and II, resulting in lysosomal storage of glycoproteins ...
A.M. Santos+7 more
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A conditional marker gene allowing both positive and negative selection in plants [PDF]
Selectable markers enable transgenic plants or cells to be identified after transformation. They can be divided into positive and negative markers conferring a selective advantage or disadvantage, respectively.
Erikson, Oskar+2 more
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Plant Toxic Proteins: Their Biological Activities, Mechanism of Action and Removal Strategies
Plants evolve to synthesize various natural metabolites to protect themselves against threats, such as insects, predators, microorganisms, and environmental conditions (such as temperature, pH, humidity, salt, and drought).
Emine Kocyigit+4 more
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