Publications by authors named "Xin-Ning Shi"
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Cadmium (Cd) adversely affects plant growth and food safety, while nitrogen (N) may help invasive plant species tolerate Cd through improved physiological traits.
- A study found that the invasive plant Wedelia trilobata showed significantly better growth and antioxidant responses to Cd stress compared to the native W. chinensis, particularly at low nitrogen levels.
- The findings suggest that W. trilobata not only copes well under Cd stress but also enhances its potential for phytoextraction, offering new possibilities for cleaning up heavy metal pollution in agriculture.
Plants (Basel)
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Heavy metals are naturally occurring but can be quickly released into the environment by human activities, posing risks to plant life and human health.
- Phytoremediation is a sustainable method that uses invasive plant species to absorb and detoxify heavy metals from contaminated soil, making it an effective option for soil remediation.
- The review explores how understanding heavy metal uptake and resistance in these plants can enhance phytoremediation techniques, including methodologies involving biotechnology and genetic engineering.
