Integrated Transcriptomic and Physiological and Biochemical Analysis Revealed Response Mechanism of Rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) to Methylmercury Toxicity Stress.

ABSTRACT: Methylmercury (MeHg), a pervasive environmental contaminant, poses significant human health risks due to its bioaccumulation in food chain, particularly through rice, a dietary staple for billions of people. Although extensive research has been conducted on the environmental cycling and health impacts of MeHg on rice, limited attention has been given to understanding the molecular and physiological responses to MeHg stress, which is crucial for elucidating the mechanisms of detoxification and adaptation. Herein, we conducted pot experiments of rice with varying MeHg concentrations of soil, followed by high-throughput sequencing and assessment of physiological and biochemical responses in order to evaluate the impacts of MeHg exposure on rice growth, stress tolerance, and underlying molecul

SUBMITTER: Liu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12656331 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature