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Polyphasic characterization of microbial communities under the stressful conditions of nitrate, heavy metals, radionuclides, and acidic pH in contaminated groundwater
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Identification of Different Relationships Between Contaminated Groundwater Samples Based Upon Extensive Geochemical Data or Multiple Gene Sequences from Microbial Communities
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Identification of Different Relationships Between Contaminated Groundwater Samples Based Upon Extensive Geochemical Data or Multiple Gene Sequences from Microbial Communities
Opposite diel patterns of nitrogen fixation associated with salt marsh plant species (Spartina foliosa and Salicornia virginica) in southern California
Study of nitrogen fixation in microbial communities of oil-contaminated marine sediment microcosms
The relationship among parenting behavior of mothers of children with ADHD and maternal and child factors
Salt marsh halophyte services to metal-metalloid remediation: assessment of the processes and underlying mechanisms
Salt marshes are widely distributed and most productive ecosystems
in the temperate zones on the globe. These areas perform vital ecological
functions and are populated mainly by halophytes—plants
that are able to survive and reproduce in environments with exceptionally
high salt concentrations. In salt marshes, in addition
to tolerating high salt concentrations, salt marsh halophytes
have to cope with damages caused by multiple anthropgenic pressures
including metal and metalloid pollution. Extensive studies
have been performed aiming at exploring naturally occurring
endemic salt marsh halophytes with extraordinary potential
for metals and metalloids remediation. However, a knowledge
gap is perceptible on the basics of salt marsh halophyte adaptation/
tolerance to the joint action of damaging factors such as
high concentration of salt and presence of metals–metalloids. In
light of available literature, the current paper is critical in: (i)
highlighting ecological significance of salt marsh halophytes and their use as bioindicators or biomonitors of metal–metalloid pollution;
(ii) analyzing salt marsh halophyte significant contributions
for metal- and metalloid-remediation processes; (iii) overviewing
salt marsh halophytes–microbes interaction influence on metalphytoremediation
processes; and (iv) cross-talking important physiological/
biochemical strategies adopted by salt marsh halophytes
for salinity-, metal-, and metalloid-tolerance. Conclusively, the paper
highlights important aspects so far less explored in the context of
salt marsh halophyte services to metal–metalloid remediation and
underlying mechanisms. The discussion will enable researchers
and environmentalists to set further exhaustive studies aiming at
efficient and sustainable management of rapidly mounting salt
marshes metal–metalloid contamination issues