Growth and Antioxidant Responses in Iron-Biofortified Lentil under Cadmium Stress
Cadmium (Cd) is a hazardous heavy metal, toxic to our ecosystem even at low concentrations. Cd stress negatively affects plant growth and development by triggering oxidative stress. Limited information is available on the role of iron (Fe) in ameliorating Cd stress tolerance in legumes. This study a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Series: | Toxics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/9/8/182 |