Exogenous ascorbic acid application alleviates cadmium toxicity in seedlings of two wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) varieties by reducing cadmium uptake and enhancing antioxidative capacity
Zhen Zhou, Chang Wei, Haitao Liu, Qiujuan Jiao, Gezi Li, Jingjing Zhang, Biao Zhang, Weihuan Jin, Di Lin, Guo Chen, Suqin Yang
Topics & Concepts
CatalaseAscorbic acidCadmiumToxicitySuperoxide dismutaseChemistryAntioxidantLipid peroxidationChlorophyllPhotosynthesisMalondialdehydeShootFood scienceHorticultureBiochemistryBiologyOrganic chemistryHeavy metals in environmentPlant Stress Responses and TolerancePlant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects