Nutrient sequestration potential of water primrose (Guill. & Perr.) P.H. Raven: A strategy for restoring wetland eutrophication.

The current work investigates the capacity of the water primrose () to sequester inorganic and organic nutrients in its biomass to restore eutrophic wetlands, besides its nutritive quality as fodder for animals. The nutrient elements and nutritive value of the water primrose were assessed seasonally in polluted and unpolluted watercourses. The water primrose plants' highest biomass was attained during summer; then, it was significantly reduced till it reached its lowest value during winter.

Mitigation of Copper Stress in Maize by Inoculation with and .

Copper (Cu) is a micronutrient that assumes a principal role in plant growth and development. However, its excess concentration in soil is imperiling crop productivity. Inoculation with different bacterial strains in cereals could modify growth traits, photosynthetic effectiveness, and generation of strong antioxidant defense systems to make them more tolerant of Cu stress.