Comparative analysis of cadmium uptake and distribution in contrasting canadian flax cultivars.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Humans consume low quantities of cadmium (Cd), a non-nutritive and potentially toxic heavy metal, primarily via the dietary intake of grains. A trial experiment was conducted to investigate physiological and developmental differences in Cd content in four flax cultivars ('AC Emerson', 'Flanders', 'CDC Bethune', and 'AC McDuff') as part of a study to provide information that will assist in the breeding of low Cd-accumulating flax cultivars. Our objective was to identify varietal differences in the uptake and distribution of Cd in various tissues among flax cultivars grown in naturally Cd-containing soil in a controlled environment.

Results

Cadmium concentration was dependent on genotype, developmental stage, and tissue type, as well as their interaction. Cadmium con

SUBMITTER: House MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7487502 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature