Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2016071 Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Cadmium, a toxic heavy metal pollutant, limits the crops productivity worldwide. ► NO functions as cell signaling molecule and also involved in regulation of stress. ► Role of NO is also emerging in providing protection against Cd-induced toxicity. ► Exogenous NO addition induces decrease in Cd accumulation in plants. ► Plants possess efficient antioxidant defense systems against oxidative stress damages.
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