Arsenic contamination in soil is a major environmental hazard, reducing plant development and agricultural productivity. This study investigates how farmyard manure (FYM) can help reduce arsenic-induced toxicity in Pisum sativum. The major goal was to determine how FYM improved seed germination, growth characteristics, and metabolic reactions in Pisum sativum subjected to various arsenic concentrations (control, 5, 10 and 20 ppm). Our findings show that arsenic exposure dramatically reduces seed germination, root and shoot growth, and chlorophyll content in Pisum sativum. However, the addition of FYM considerably reduced the harmful effects, increasing germination rates, root and shoot growth, and chlorophyll content when compared to without arsenic-treated soils. FYM amendment also improved soil properties, potentially reducing arsenic bioavailability and facilitating better plant growth under contaminated conditions. These findings suggest that FYM is a promising and sustainable approach for mitigating arsenic toxicity in agricultural soils, offering an environmentally friendly solution to improve crop yield and food safety in arsenic-affected regions.

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