International journal of phytoremediation
Exogenous γ-aminobutyric acid alleviates the cadmium toxicity in rice (Oryza sativa L.) by promoting growth, regulating Cd distribution, and modulating stress-responsive gene expression.
Jun Shi, Shengmin Yan, Hong Yu, Xiangzi Lai, Yunying Xiao, Mingqi Yang, Lijin Lin, Tingyou Huang, Dingyou Liu
Published: 202610.1080/15226514.2026.2621119
Abstract
Cadmium (Cd) is a highly toxic heavy metal that poses a serious threat to rice (Oryza sativa L.) productivity and food safety. γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is known to promote rice growth and reduce Cd uptake, but mechanism of its role in alleviating C…
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