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Modern Concepts & Developments in Agronomy

Exogenous Application of Exogenous Effectors Confers Tolerance to Heavy Metals in Plants

  • Open or CloseMarouane Ben Massoud1,2,3*, David Sheehan2 and Abdelilah Chaoui1

    1University of Carthage, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, LR18ES38 Plant Toxicology and Environmental Microbiology, 7021, Bizerte, Tunisia

    2Proteomics Research Group, School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology & Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork, Lee Maltings, Prospect Row, Mardyke, Cork, Ireland

    3School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork, Distillery Fields, North Mall Cork, Ireland

    *Corresponding author:Marouane Ben Massoud, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork, Distillery Fields, North Mall Cork, Ireland

Submission: September 18, 2020;Published: January 06, 2021

DOI: 10.31031/MCDA.2021.07.000672

ISSN: 2637-7659
Volume7 Issue5

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The protective effect of exogenous effectors applications against heavy metal toxicity in plants was investigated in this mini review. The exposure of plants to heavy metals caused high metal accumulation in tissues associated with increased levels of oxidative stress biomarkers as well as enhanced antioxidant enzymes. Hence, exogenous effectors were effective in reducing heavy metals-induced toxicity by maintaining the redox cell status.

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