Overexpression of MePMEI1 in Arabidopsis enhances Pb tolerance

Pb is one of the most ubiquitously distributed heavy metal pollutants in soils and has serious negative effects on plant growth, food safety, and public health. Pectin methylesterase inhibitors (PMEIs) play a pivotal role in regulating the integrity of plant cell walls; however, the molecular basis...

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Main Authors: Yangjiao Zhou, Ruimei Li, Shijia Wang, Zhongping Ding, Qin Zhou, Jiao Liu, Yajia Wang, Yuan Yao, Xinwen Hu, Jianchun Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2022.996981/full