Abstract:Among heavy metals, cadmium (Cd) is highly toxic to plants and it is even considered as one of the most toxic elements released into environments at very low concentrations. The development of industry and agriculture have led to the increase of Cd content in soil environment. Cd is released into the soil through application of phosphate fertilizer, animal manures, waste water etc. Cadmium is a non-essential element for plant nutrition but because of its strong toxicity can seriously affects crop growth and de… Show more
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