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Effects of Heavy Metals on Stomata in Plants: A Review.
- Source :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences; Jun2023, Vol. 24 Issue 11, p9302, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Stomata are one of the important structures for plants to alleviate metal stress and improve plant resistance. Therefore, a study on the effects and mechanisms of heavy metal toxicity to stomata is indispensable in clarifying the adaptation mechanism of plants to heavy metals. With the rapid pace of industrialization and urbanization, heavy metal pollution has been an environmental issue of global concern. Stomata, a special physiological structure of plants, play an important role in maintaining plant physiological and ecological functions. Recent studies have shown that heavy metals can affect the structure and function of stomata, leading to changes in plant physiology and ecology. However, although the scientific community has accumulated some data on the effects of heavy metals on plant stomata, the systematic understanding of the effects of heavy metals on plant stomata remains limited. Therefore, in this review, we present the sources and migration pathways of heavy metals in plant stomata, analyze systematically the physiological and ecological responses of stomata on heavy metal exposure, and summarize the current mechanisms of heavy metal toxicity on stomata. Finally, the future research perspectives of the effects of heavy metals on plant stomata are identified. This paper can serve as a reference for the ecological assessment of heavy metals and the protection of plant resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- HEAVY metals
STOMATA
PLANT anatomy
PLANT ecology
PLANT physiology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16616596
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164218218
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24119302