Phytoremediation of Cadmium: Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Mechanisms

Phytoremediation of Cadmium: Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Mechanisms

Cadmium (Cd) is one of the most toxic metals in the environment, and has noxious effects on plant growth and production. Cd-accumulating plants showed reduced growth and productivity. Therefore, remediation of this non-essential and toxic pollutant is a prerequisite. Plant-based phytoremediation met...

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Main Authors: Ali Raza, Madiha Habib, Shiva Najafi Kakavand, Zainab Zahid, Noreen Zahra, Rahat Sharif, Mirza Hasanuzzaman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
heavy metals
phytoremediation
antioxidant defense system
genetic engineering
microbes
metallothionein
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/9/7/177

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