Role of nitric oxide in cadmium and arsenic toxicity in Oryza sativa L. root system
Cadmium (Cd) and Arsenic (As) pollution has become a serious factor limiting the growth and productivity of Oryza sativa L. and a risk for human health. Roots are the first organs affected by these pollutants, showing growth inhibition and altered cellular differentiation (Fattorini et al., 2017 doi: 10.1016/j.envexpbot.2017.10.005). Cd and As alter root architecture negatively interacting with hormone biosynthesis and