Cadmium and Copper Stress Responses in Soapbark Tree (<i>Quillaja saponaria</i>): Effects on Growth, Metal Accumulation, Saponin Concentration, and Gene Expression

Cadmium and Copper Stress Responses in Soapbark Tree (<i>Quillaja saponaria</i>): Effects on Growth, Metal Accumulation, Saponin Concentration, and Gene Expression

Heavy metals such as Cu and Cd are important pollutants. Quillay (<i>Quillaja saponaria</i>) is a tree species endemic to Chile that is of worldwide commercial interest due to its saponins. It can grow on contaminated sites. However, the biological mechanisms underlying its defensive res...

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Main Authors: Javiera Lazo, Jaime Tapia, Fernando P. Guerra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
heavy metals
phytoremediation
quillay
saponins
stress-induced genes
tree species
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/5/709
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