Physiological Changes Induced by Chromium Stress in Plants: an Overview

Overview

Journal Protoplasma

Publisher Springer

Specialty Biology

Date 2011 Oct 18

PMID 22002742

Citations 46

Authors

Shamsul Hayat

Gulshan Khalique

Mohammad Irfan

Arif Shafi Wani

Bhumi Nath Tripathi

Aqil Ahmad

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Abstract

This article presents an overview of the mechanism of chromium (Cr) stress in plants. Toxic effects of Cr on plant growth and development depend primarily on its valence state. Cr(VI) is highly toxic and mobile whereas Cr(III) is less toxic. Cr-induced oxidative stress involves induction of lipid peroxidation in plants that cause severe damage to cell membranes which includes degradation of photosynthetic pigments causing deterioration in growth. The potential of plants with the adequacy to accumulate or to stabilize Cr compounds for bioremediation of Cr contamination has gained engrossment in recent years.

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