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Hazardous and Trace Materials in Soil and Plants
Sources, Effects, and Management
- 1st Edition - August 13, 2022
- Editors: M. Naeem, Tariq Aftab, Abid Ali Ansari, Sarvajeet Singh Gill, Anca Macovei
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 6 3 2 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 4 1 0 - 9
Hazardous and Trace Materials in Soil and Plants: Sources, Effects and Management explores the latest advancements in reducing, avoiding and eliminating soil contaminants that chal… Read more
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Request a sales quoteHazardous and Trace Materials in Soil and Plants: Sources, Effects and Management explores the latest advancements in reducing, avoiding and eliminating soil contaminants that challenge the health and safety of agricultural plants. With a focus on minimizing the production of those hazardous substances, controlling their distribution and ensuring safe utilization, the book explores each contributing area and provides insights toward improved, sustainable and secure production. This is an excellent reference resource on both current research and future directions from laboratory research to field applications.
The combined impacts of climate change and industrialization have led to increased and diversified threats to the health of the soil in which our food crops are grown, as well as in the plants themselves. This dual-hazard scenario is increasingly recognized as a threat to not just the environment, but to global food security as agricultural soils contaminated with pollutants alter plant metabolism, thus resulting in reduced crop quality and production quantity.
- Addresses the challenges of mitigating toxic substances in plants, including agricultural crops
- Presents current status and future prospects for managing biotic and abiotic environmental stress factors through plant stress tolerance mechanisms
- Includes chapters that address both biotic and abiotic stresses, agricultural and environmental science, toxicology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and molecular studies
- Integrates insights and developments between environmental and plant science
Researchers, scholars and various organizations, institutes that provide advisory, business and technical support services to plant scientists, agronomists, agriculturists, biotechnologists, and those who are working in the field of plant ecophysiology and environment. Researchers and master’s students in agriculture, agronomy, plant ecophysiology, toxicology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, molecular biology
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Section A: Overview of hazardous and trace materials in soil, plants & environment
- Chapter 1. An overview of the hazardous and trace materials in soil and plants
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Biological contamination and the control of biological contaminants in the environment
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Effect of biological contamination
- 2.3 Measures to control biological contaminants
- 2.4 Biotechnology and biological contamination
- 2.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. Long-term challenges, the characteristics and behavior of various hazardous material and trace elements in soil
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Soil contamination from the fertilizer trace element
- 3.3 Trace element deficient soils
- 3.4 Arsenic, antimony, cadmium, zinc, copper
- 3.5 Conclusion and directions for the future
- References
- Chapter 4. Effect of selenium on soils and plants and its management
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 General characteristic and occurrence of Se
- 4.3 Occurrence in soil
- 4.4 Occurrence in plants
- 4.5 Effects of Se on plants and soils
- 4.6 Methods of analysis of selenium
- 4.7 Selenium deficient regions
- 4.8 Selenium enrichment of crops
- 4.9 Selenium and human health
- 4.10 Toxicity of Se
- 4.11 Selenium genetics in plants and their biofortification handling
- 4.12 Selenium metabolism genetic engineering for plant restoration
- 4.13 Conclusion
- References
- Section B: Hazardous and trace materials in the soil environment
- Chapter 5. Heavy metals in contaminated soil: a bird’s eye view on causes, risks, and strategies for remediation
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Heavy metal contamination in soil
- 5.3 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6. Soil chemical pollution and remediation
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Soil pollution
- 6.3 Remediation of soil pollutants
- 6.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7. Soil heavy metal pollution: impact on plants and methods of bioremediation
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Occurrence of heavy metal(loid)s in soil
- 7.3 Heavy metal polluted soils
- 7.4 Heavy metals impact on soil microorganisms
- 7.5 Impact of heavy metals contaminated soil on plant growth
- 7.6 Bioremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils
- 7.7 Phytoremediation
- 7.8 Combination of plants and microorganisms for the remediation of heavy metal contaminated soils
- 7.9 Conclusion
- References
- Section C: Hazardous and trace materials in the aquatic environment
- Chapter 8. Removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products from water and wastewater through biological processes: an overview
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Occurrence and toxicity of pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 8.3 Biological treatment technologies for pharmaceuticals and personal care products removal from water and wastewater
- 8.4 Concluding remarks and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 9. Sediment pollution in aquatic environments of the metropolitan region of Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Sediment pollution by basins and water bodies
- 9.3 Sediment management and remediation
- 9.4 Final remarks
- References
- Section D: Hazardous and trace materials in plants
- Chapter 10. Hazardous elements in plants: sources, effect and management
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Sources of “hazardous elements”
- 10.3 Consequences of hazardous elements on plant growth
- 10.4 Uptake mechanisms of hazardous element
- 10.5 Management of hazardous elements
- 10.6 Nanoparticle techniques
- 10.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11. Bioaccumulation and translocation of some trace elements in co-occurring halophytes (Amaranthaceae) from Algerian saline areas
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Plant description
- 11.3 Trace element contents in soil
- 11.4 Trace element contents in halophytic species
- 11.5 The principal component analysis
- 11.6 Bioaccumulation and translocation factors
- 11.7 Estimation of the dietary intake of some essential elements by small ruminants
- 11.8 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 12. Heavy metal toxicity and underlying mechanisms for heavy metal tolerance in medicinal legumes
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Heavy metals toxicity-tolerance mechanisms in plants
- 12.3 Effects of heavy metal stress on medicinal legumes
- 12.4 Alleviation of heavy metal stress in legumenous plants
- 12.5 Use of nanotechnology/nanoparticles
- 12.6 Production of heavy metal-tolerant transgenic plants
- 12.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 13. Biochemical responses of plants towards heavy metals in soil
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction: heavy metals as pollutants
- 13.2 Lead
- 13.3 Mercury (Hg)
- 13.4 Cadmium
- 13.5 Chromium (Cr)
- 13.6 Arsenic (As)
- 13.7 Copper
- 13.8 Nickel (Ni)
- 13.9 Zinc (Zn)
- 13.10 Iron
- 13.11 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 14. Spatial distribution of arsenic species in soil ecosystem and their effect on plant physiology
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Arsenic around the globe
- 14.3 Arsenic toxicity and epidemiology
- 14.4 Arsenic exposure in plants
- 14.5 Effects of arsenic on plants growth and development
- 14.6 Arsenic resistance mechanisms in microbes
- 14.7 Arsenite oxidation and arsenate respiration
- 14.8 Arsenic mitigation strategies
- 14.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15. Aluminum in tea plants: phytotoxicity, tolerance and mitigation
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Absorption and transportation of Al
- 15.3 Factors that increase the toxicity of Al
- 15.4 Al phytotoxicity
- 15.5 Association of Al with nutrients
- 15.6 Tolerance mechanism
- 15.7 Mitigation of Al toxicity
- 15.8 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 16. Role of phytohormones in mitigating the harmful impacts of hazardous and trace materials on agriculture crops
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Impact of hazardous and trace mineral elements on crop plants
- 16.3 Zinc toxicity
- 16.4 Cadmium toxicity
- 16.5 Lead toxicity
- 16.6 Arsenic toxicity
- 16.7 Mercury toxicity
- 16.8 Plant response over hazardous and trace metal exposure
- 16.9 Phytohormones role in reversing the impact of metal-induced stress on plants
- 16.10 Cytokinins response over metal-induced toxicity
- 16.11 Auxin response over metal-induced toxicity
- 16.12 Salicylic acid response over metal-induced toxicity
- 16.13 Gibberellins response over metal-induced toxicity
- 16.14 Jasmonates response over metal-induced toxicity
- 16.15 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 17. Cadmium-induced oxidative stress and remediation in plants
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Cd source and contamination
- 17.3 Factors affecting Cd accumulation in plants
- 17.4 Effects of Cd on plant systems
- 17.5 Alleviation of Cd toxicity
- 17.6 Application of biochars
- 17.7 Phytochelatin synthase genes and their expression
- 17.8 Metallothionein and related gene expression
- 17.9 Transgenic development using PC and MT genes
- 17.10 Phytoremediation
- 17.11 Organic manure and other compounds
- 17.12 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Further reading
- Section E: Hazardous and trace materials and microorganisms
- Chapter 18. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria as bioremediators of polluted agricultural soils: challenges and prospects
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 The general significance of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria
- 18.3 Rhizobacteria (plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria) as bioremediators of polluted soil
- 18.4 Mechanism of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria-assisted phytoremediation
- 18.5 Biodegradation
- 18.6 Phytoextraction
- 18.7 Phytostabilization
- 18.8 Challenges and prospects
- 18.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 19. Bacterial polyamines: a key mediator to combat stress tolerance in plants
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Biosynthesis of polyamines
- 19.3 Regulatory functions of polyamines
- 19.4 Strategies of bacterial polyamines to combat stress
- References
- Chapter 20. Plants and microbes assisted remediation of cadmium-contaminated soil
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Cadmium uptake and transport in plants
- 20.3 Cadmium toxicity and its impact on plants health
- 20.4 Remediation strategies for Cd toxicity
- 20.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 21. The efficiency of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on sequestration of potentially toxic elements in soil
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Potentially toxic elements
- 21.3 Mycorrhiza
- 21.4 Glomalin
- 21.5 Conclusion and future perspective
- References
- Section F: Management and remediation of hazardous and trace materials
- Chapter 22. Biomonitoring of heavy metals contamination in soil ecosystem
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 23. Role of nanoparticles in remediation of environmental contaminants
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Interaction between nanoparticles and biotic and abiotic factors
- 23.3 Carbon-based nanoparticles for the amelioration of pollutants
- 23.4 Silica-based nanomaterials for the removal of environmental contaminants
- 23.5 Polymer-based nanoparticles for the elimination of waste materials
- 23.6 Metal and metal oxide-based nanoparticles
- 23.7 Economic importance of nanotechnology
- 23.8 Conclusion and future perspective
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 24. Genomic approaches for phytoremediation of trace and hazardous metals
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Mechanisms of metal uptake, accumulation and exclusion
- 24.3 Genetic engineering for metal tolerance/accumulation
- 24.4 Genetically engineered plants in remediation of trace and hazardous materials
- 24.5 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 390
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 13, 2022
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323916325
- eBook ISBN: 9780323914109
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M. Naeem
M. Naeem is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Aligarh Muslim University, India. His research focuses on escalating the production of medicinal plants and their active principles using potent PGRs under normal and stressful environmental conditions. His research also focuses on abiotic stress tolerance in medicinal plants. Dr. Naeem has published over 100 research papers in reputable international journals. He has also authored 12 books and co-authored several book chapters published by international publishers. Based on his research contributions, Dr. Naeem has received multiple awards and recognitions.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaTA
Tariq Aftab
Tariq Aftab received his PhD degree in the Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, India, and is currently an Assistant Professor there. He received prestigious Leibniz-DAAD fellowship from Germany, a Raman Fellowship from the Government of India, and Young Scientist Awards from the State Government of Uttar Pradesh and Government of India. He has worked as Visiting Scientist at IPK, Gatersleben, Germany, and in the Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University, United States. He has edited 14 books with international publishers, including Elsevier Inc., Springer Nature, and CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), co-authored several book chapters, and published over 65 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals. His research interests include physiological, proteomic, and molecular studies on medicinal and crop plants.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IndiaAA
Abid Ali Ansari
Abid A. Ansari is Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Ansari’s research work is concerned with Plant Ecology and Environment. Dr. Ansari has to his credit a number of research articles of national and international repute, twelve edited books, and number of book chapters on varied aspects of his field of research. He has been honored with NESA Distinguished Award-2020, Scientist of the Year Award-2014 and 2019, and Environmentalist of the Year Award-2011 by the National Environmental Science Academy, India. University of Tabuk also awarded him with Research Excellence-2016 and Distinguished Faculty-2020. He has also participated in various national and international conferences and acquired memberships to various scientific bodies.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi ArabiaSG
Sarvajeet Singh Gill
Dr. Sarvajeet Singh Gill is an Assistant Professor at Centre for Biotechnology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. His research focus includes Agricultural Plant Biotechnology; Biotic & Abiotic stress biology, plant microbe interaction and in-silico understanding of plant genomes.
In addition to his research and teaching responsibilities he has served as Associate Editor for the Brazilian Journal of Botany, and as Guest Editor of Plant Genes. He was Guest Editor of BioMed Research International’s Special Issue (Plant Stress & Biotechnology); Frontiers in Plant Science, Section-Environmental Toxicology (Topic Title: Phytotoxicity of high and low levels of plant-beneficial heavy metal ions); Frontiers in Plant Science, Section-Crop Science and Horticulture (Topic Title: The Brassicaceae - agri-horticultural and environmental perspectives); Frontiers in Plant Science, Section-Plant Physiology (Topic Title: Recent insights into the double role of hydrogen peroxide in plants); and Functional Genomics Approaches to Decipher Plant Resilience to Environmental Stresses (International Journal of Plant Genomics).
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Ag. Biotechnology, Stress Physiology and Molecular Biology Lab, Centre for Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences, MD University, Rohtak, IndiaAM
Anca Macovei
Dr. Anca Macovei earned a degree in Biology and a Masters Degree in Plant Genetic Engineering at the ‘Babes-Bolyai’ University in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) followed by a PhD Degree in Genetics and Molecular Biology at the University of Pavia (Italy). Post-doc fellowships were at the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, India and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Manila, Philippines Currently, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biology and Biotechnology (Plant Biotechnology Laboratory), University of Pavia (Italy), main research topics are molecular profiling of seed quality, plant DNA Damage Response (DDR).
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Biology and Biotechnology (Plant Biotechnology Laboratory), University of Pavia, ItalyRead Hazardous and Trace Materials in Soil and Plants on ScienceDirect