| Literature DB >> 22002742 |
Shamsul Hayat1, Gulshan Khalique, Mohammad Irfan, Arif Shafi Wani, Bhumi Nath Tripathi, Aqil Ahmad.
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This article presents an overview of the mechanism of chromium (Cr) stress in plants. Toxic effects of Cr on plant growth and development depend primarily on its valence state. Cr(VI) is highly toxic and mobile whereas Cr(III) is less toxic. Cr-induced oxidative stress involves induction of lipid peroxidation in plants that cause severe damage to cell membranes which includes degradation of photosynthetic pigments causing deterioration in growth. The potential of plants with the adequacy to accumulate or to stabilize Cr compounds for bioremediation of Cr contamination has gained engrossment in recent years.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 22002742 DOI: 10.1007/s00709-011-0331-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Protoplasma ISSN: 0033-183X Impact factor: 3.356