Silicon might mitigate nickel toxicity in maize roots via chelation, detoxification, and membrane transport
Nickel is an essential micronutrient for plant growth and development. However, in excessive amounts caused by accidental pollution of soils, this heavy metal is toxic to plants. Although silicon is a non-essential nutrient, it accumulates in most monocots, particularly the vital crop maize (corn, Z...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651324014106 |
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