Stress of Cadmium (Cd) Heavy Metal on the Development and Growth of Plants: A Review
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Cadmium, Heavy Metal, Metabolism, IndustriesAbstract
Cadmium (Cd) being heavy metal is a non-essential element that is simply engaged by plants. Cadmium heavy metal is a harmful effect on the plant metabolism affecting the growth of the plants. Cadmium heavy metal is released into the atmosphere from various sources, such as power plants, metalworking industries, heating systems, batteries, and urban traffic. Cadmium heavy metal recognized as particularly hazardous pollutant due to higher toxicity and higher water solubility, and it has been listed as one of the major poisons. Cadmium is of great importance to the health of plants and humans have been extensively studied effects on plants at all levels, containing breakdown. The review paper aimed to examine the various properties of cadmium heavy metals on the growth of plants and in the atmosphere.
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