Embryo growth alteration and oxidative stress responses in germinating Cucurbita pepo seeds exposed to cadmium and copper toxicity

Embryo growth alteration and oxidative stress responses in germinating Cucurbita pepo seeds exposed to cadmium and copper toxicity

Abstract This study investigated the influence of cadmium (Cd) and copper (Cu) heavy metals on germination, metabolism, and growth of zucchini seedlings (Cucurbita pepo L.). Zucchini seeds were subjected to two concentrations (100 and 200 μM) of CdCl2 and CuCl2. Germination parameters, biochemical a...

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Main Authors: Smail Acila, Samir Derouiche, Nora Allioui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.)
Heavy metals
Embryonic axes
Oxidative stress
Germination
Antioxidants
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58635-1

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58635-1

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