Characterization of early transcriptional responses to cadmium in the root and leaf of Cd-resistant Salix matsudana Koidz.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Salix matsudana Koidz. is a fast growing tree species. It has a high cadmium (Cd) tolerance capacity, making it potentially suitable for phytoremediation. Presently, transcriptomic and physiological Cd response mechanisms are poorly understood. Transcriptomic analysis in early response to high (50 μM) Cd levels was investigated in leaf and root of Cd-resistant S. matsudana Koidz..

Results

Analysis of the response profiles demonstrate the existence of a complex transcriptional network in the root and leaf when exposed to Cd. The main response in the root involved up-regulation of genes associated with defence response via callose deposition in the cell wall and cell wall thickening. In the leaf, transcripts related to biotic stress signalling and secondary metaboli

SUBMITTER: Yang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4573677 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature