Ameliorative role of apricot shell-derived biochar in modulating photosynthetic pigments, osmolytes, and secondary metabolites in chromium stressed Brassica juncea
Nahida Rehman Mir, Manpreet Singh Mavi, Nitika Kapoor · 2026
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Nahida Rehman Mir, Manpreet Singh Mavi, and Nitika Kapoor test apricot shell charcoal in 2026 as a shield for mustard plants against chromium stress. Chromium is a toxic metal that sparks harmful oxygen compounds in plants, cutting growth and yield. Charcoal made from plant waste can trap the metal in soil, so the team grew mustard in spiked soil with and without it.
Chromium alone cut leaf pigments sharply and raised a breakdown pigment. Adding one percent charcoal restored pigment levels and lowered the breakdown product. Defense compounds and stored sugars rose by up to about forty percent under the mix. Roots and shoots also grew better, which supports charcoal as a low-cost soil aid.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Nahida Rehman Mir, Manpreet Singh Mavi, Nitika Kapoor |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 64 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |