Mitigation of adverse effect of cadmium toxicity in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) through foliar application of chitosan and spermidine
Maham Rafique, Zahra Noreen, Sheeraz Usman, Anis Ali Shah, Hasan Fuad El Taj, Mohamed A. El‐Sheikh, In Jung Lee
Abstract
(VRIL-0205; 27% and Green Check; 26%) and malondialdehyde content (VRIL-0205; 6% and Green Check; 7%) in stressed plants, compared with stress only plants. These findings showed that chitosan and spermidine synergistic application effectively mitigated the Cd toxicity in both L. sativa varieties and improved their growth under stress condition. This study provides insight into the potential use of chitosan and spermidine foliar spray as sustainable tools for improving Cd resilience in crop plants.
Topics & Concepts
LactucaSpermidineCadmiumShootAscorbic acidHorticultureChemistryChlorophyllStomatal conductanceMembrane permeabilityPhotosynthesisBiologyBotanyBiochemistryEnzymeOrganic chemistryMembranePlant Stress Responses and ToleranceGrowth and nutrition in plantsPlant responses to elevated CO2