The Effect of Cadmium on Plants in Terms of the Response of Gene Expression Level and Activity
Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal that can cause damage to living organisms at different levels. Even at low concentrations, Cd can be toxic to plants, causing harm at multiple levels. As they are unable to move away from areas contaminated by Cd, plants have developed various defence mechanisms to prot...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/9/1848 |