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The role of phytochelatins in arsenic tolerance in the hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata.

  • F.J. Zhao
  • , J.R. Wang
  • , J.H.A. Barker
  • , H. Schat
  • , P.M. Bleeker
  • , S.P. McGrath

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    Abstract

    • Pteris vittata was the first identified arsenic (As) hyperaccumulator. Here we investigated whether phytochelatins (PCs) are involved in the hypertolerance of arsenic by P. vittata. • P. vittata was exposed to 0-500 μM arsenate for 5 d, or to 50 μM arsenate for 0-7 d. In addition, L-buthionine-sulphoximine (BSO), an inhibitor of γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase, was used in combination with different arsenate exposures. The relationships between As accumulation and the concentrations of PCs and glutathione (GSH) were examined. • PC synthesis was induced upon exposure to arsenate in P. vittata, with only PC
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)403-410
    JournalNew Phytologist
    Volume159
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2003

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    1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
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