# Silicon and iron nanoparticles protect rice against lead (Pb) stress by improving oxidative tolerance and minimizing Pb uptake

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Heavy metals in environment Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 67 |
| Journal | Scientific Reports |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41598-024-55810-2 |
| Corresponding authors | Shafaqat Ali, Xiangdong Liu, Muhammad Qasim Shahid |
| Institution | South China Agricultural University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Heavy metals in environment Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/heavy-metals-in-environment/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41598-024-55810-2](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55810-2)

## Topics

lead toxicity · silicon nanoparticles · iron nanoparticles · rice seedlings · oxidative stress tolerance · lead uptake · superoxide dismutase · peroxidase · catalase · glutathione · metal transporters · antioxidant genes · phytoremediation · translocation · chlorophyll content · synergistic application · lead-polluted soils

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