A hydroponic experiment was conducted to study the interaction of Cd and Zn affecting the root morphology and accumulation of Cd and Zn in . The results show that exhibits a high tolerance to single stress of Cd and Zn and the concentrations of Cd and Zn in the leaf, stem, and root of increase as the stress levels increase. A strong phytoextraction capacity in was also observed for the Cd concentration in the aboveground part reaching 133.0 mg·kg. The combined stress of Cd and Zn has a greater effect on the growth of than single stress to which the root is more sensitive. The root length, surface area, root volume, and tips significantly decrease under combined stress of Cd and Zn; the effect on the tips is most significant. The low-level Zn application (10 mg·L) has a synergistic effect on the Cd accumulation in the shoot of because of the promotion of Cd translocation from root to shoot. However, the addition of Cd leads to a notable antagonism of the Zn absorption of . The concentration ratio of Zn and Cd also has a significant effect on the Cd uptake of . A high ratio promotes the Cd accumulation in the shoot, while the latter is inhibited by a low Zn/Cd ratio. Therefore, possesses a strong potential of Cd phytoextraction and can be applied for phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soil, while the adjustment of the ratio of Cd and Zn in the growth medium will help to enhance the phytoremediation efficiency of .
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