Differences in root surface adsorption, root uptake, subcellular distribution, and chemical forms of Cd between low- and high-Cd-accumulating wheat cultivars.

The differences in the mechanism of cadmium (Cd) accumulation in the grains of different wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars remain unclear. Thus, we conducted a hydroponic experiment in a greenhouse to compare root surface adsorption, root uptake, subcellular distribution, and chemical forms of Cd between low- and high-Cd-accumulating wheat cultivars at seedling stage, to improve our understanding of the differences between cultivars.

Amendment soil with biochar to control antibiotic resistance genes under unconventional water resources irrigation: Proceed with caution.

The spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) has become a cause for serious concern because of its potential risk to public health. The use of unconventional water resources (e.g.

[Influences of different kinds of water retentive agents on water use efficiency and root mor- phology of winter wheat].

The effects of 5 different kinds of water retentive agents at 2 application levels on yield, water use efficiency and root morphology of winter wheat were studied through field experiments. The results showed that there were significant differences in tiller number, flag leaf area, yield and water use efficiency (WUE) among the water retentive agent treatments of different varieties and application levels. Compared with the control, the yield increased by 1.