Pulse crops are an integral part of Indian agricultural economy next to the cereals and oilseeds in terms of production, productivity and economic value. These crops are richest source of protein and energy but in India such crops are largely cultivated under energy starved and polluted conditions, resulting affecting the metabolic activity and limiting the yield. Agricultural soil contaminated by heavy metals becomes a severe environmental issue in this day due to its potential adverse ecological effects. Crop plants faced oxidative stress upon exposure to heavy metals and metalloids which leads to cellular damage. Chromium, Cadmium and Zinc are widely used in industrial purpose and considered as very dangerous environmental pollutants that contaminates soil and water. | Adverse effects of chromium cadmium and zinc on the growth and metabolic activities of pulse crops and their key management strategies A review
