By Kella on Thursday, 08 August 2019
Category: NMT Applications

Comparative transcriptome analysis of duckweed (Landoltia punctata) in response to cadmium provides insights into molecular mechanisms underlying hyperaccumulation


Cadmium is known to pose severe risks to human health and thus is often studied by scientists. In some instances, researchers aim to decrease cadmium accumulation or improve the crops' ability to resist cadmium. Other researchers choose to study plants that can absorb cadmium in large quantities. These plants are studied for phytoremediation of cadmium in soil and water.


Duckweed is a good ecofriendly option for phytoremediation. This study investigates the molecular mechanisms related to cadmium hyperaccumulation in duckweed.

Hua Xu et al. Comparative transcriptome analysis of duckweed (Landoltia punctata) in response to cadmium provides insights into molecular mechanisms underlying hyperaccumulation, Chemosphere, 2018, 190:154-165

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