Effects of Chlortetracycline on Lignin Biosynthesis in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i>.

ABSTRACT: Feedstock plants for biofuel production can be cultivated on polluted sites that are unsuitable for edible crop production. This approach combines environmental restoration and renewable energy production, therefore enhancing the economic viability of plant-derived biofuels. Previous studies have indicated that exposure to environmental pollutants may elevate lignin levels in exposed plants, potentially impacting the biomass digestibility and the efficiency of bioethanol conversion. In this study, we investigated the impact of the antimicrobial agent chlortetracycline on lignin biosynthesis in the reference organism Arabidopsis thaliana. Toxicity testing showed that exposure to chlortetracycline significantly reduced plant growth at concentrations above 2.5 mg L^-1. Using

SUBMITTER: Newborn A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11899738 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature