Nitrogen Regulation Under Heavy Metal Stress in Soil–Plant Systems: Implications for Plant Growth and Phytoremediation
Nitrogen (N) is a vital macronutrient that dictates soil fertility and plant productivity. Heavy metal contamination threatens plant health by disrupting nutrient uptake and photosynthesis. Specifically, heavy metals accumulate in soils and inhibit key N-assimilatory enzymes, such as nitrate reductase. This inhibition...