Yi Yan1,2,#, Min He1,2,#, Feifeng Mao3, Xinyu Zhang4, Liyu Wang5, Jingwei Li1,2,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.10, pp. 3003-3021, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.069166
- 29 October 2025
Abstract Houttuynia cordata, a characteristic edible and medicinal plant in southwestern China, is prone to absorbing lead (Pb2+). Excessive consumption may lead to Pb2+ accumulation in the human body, which has been linked to serious health risks such as neurotoxicity, kidney damage, anemia, and developmental disorders, particularly in children. Therefore, the development of molecular markers associated with Pb2+ uptake and the investigation of the plant’s physiological responses to Pb2+ pollution are of great significance. In this study, 72 H. cordata germplasms were evaluated for Pb2+ accumulation after exogenous Pb2+ treatment. A significant variation in Pb2+ content was observed among the germplasms, indicating… More >
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