Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms of Plant-Microbe-Metal Interactions: Relevance for Phytoremediation
University of Coimbra · Universidade Católica Portuguesa · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Plants and microbes coexist or compete for survival and their cohesive interactions play a vital role in adapting to metalliferous environments, and can thus be explored to improve microbe-assisted phytoremediation. Plant root exudates are useful nutrient and energy sources for soil microorganisms, with whom they establish intricate communication systems. Some beneficial bacteria and fungi, acting as plant growth promoting microorganisms (PGPMs), may alleviate metal phytotoxicity and stimulate plant growth indirectly via the induction of defense mechanisms against phytopathogens, and/or directly through the solubilization of mineral nutrients (nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, iron, etc.), production of plant…
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- FWCI
- 68.95
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- 100%
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- 195
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4Topics & keywords
- Phytoremediation
- Siderophore
- Microorganism
- Nutrient
- Chemistry
- Detoxification (alternative medicine)
- Biology
- Environmental chemistry