Unravelling the Role of Melanin in Cd and Zn Tolerance and Accumulation of Three Dark Septate Endophytic Species
Dark septate endophytes (DSEs) are often trace element (TE)-tolerant fungi and are abundant in TE-polluted environments. The production of melanin, a black polymer found in cell walls, was hypothesized by several authors to play a role in the TE tolerance of DSEs. To test this hypothesis, we establi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/4/537 |