Defects in ethanol fermentation catalysed by pyruvate decarboxylases reduce arsenic levels in rice.

Reducing arsenic levels in paddy rice is an important agricultural issue. Rice alcohol dehydrogenase 2 (ADH2) deficiency results in reduced arsenic uptake from the soil. ADHs are presumed to be anaerobic metabolism enzymes. However, whether the reduc…

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