New insights into plant physiological responses to uranium: An integrative analysis of autophagy, DNA repair, and antioxidant systems in radish.

The application of uranium (U) in the nuclear energy and defense industry has driven U mining activities, leading to subsequent U contamination. Understanding the toxicity and detoxification mechanism of U in plants is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of phytoremediation efforts in U-contaminated soils. The present study investigated the toxicity of uranium (U) in radish and its impact on physiological and molecular responses.