Application of boron reduces vanadium toxicity by altering the subcellular distribution of vanadium, enhancing boron uptake and enhancing the antioxidant defense system of watermelon

Vanadium (V) is the fifth most abundant transition metal, elevated levels of V are hazardous to plants. Boron (B) is an essential micronutrient for plants and can mitigate heavy metal toxicity. However, the mechanism used by B to promote tolerance to vanadium is unknown. In this study, a combination...

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Main Authors: Fareeha Shireen, Muhammad Azher Nawaz, Junyang Lu, Mu Xiong, Mohsin Kaleem, Yuan Huang, Zhilong Bie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-12-01
Series:Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651321009404