Adaptive growth responses of Arabidopsis thaliana after exposure to excess metals: molecular mechanisms and ecological relevance. (R-4098)

Plants roots have a large adaptive capacity. When Arabidopsis plant roots were exposed to excess cadmium, copper or zinc, metal-specific root responses were observed. This project aims to unravel molecular mechanisms behind metal-specific responses. Local and systemic effects of excess metals on root growth will be studied and the ecological relevance in terms of root growth redistribution linked to reproductive capacity evaluated.

Keywords:HEAVY METALS, METAL STRESS, SOIL CONTAMINATION

Disciplines:Biological sciences