Publications by authors named "Shuqi Ran"
Hydrogen sulfide (HS) functions as a signaling molecule affecting plant growth, development, and stress adaptation. Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.), a bioenergy crop, encounters significant challenges in agricultural production owing to low light by shading.
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- The study focuses on the impact of cadmium (Cd) stress on agricultural soil and explores the potential of tall fescue, a grass species, in remediating heavy metals.
- By analyzing the microbial community structure in Cd-resistant (cv. 'Arid3') and Cd-sensitive (cv. 'Barrington') tall fescue, researchers used sequencing techniques to uncover differences in their responses to Cd stress.
- The findings suggest that specific bacteria and fungi from the 'Arid3' rhizosheath can enhance antioxidant systems and promote plant growth, indicating that the combination of tall fescue and its associated microbes could be effective in cleaning up contaminated soils.