Fungal Seed Endophyte FZT214 Improves Dysphania ambrosioides Cd Tolerance Throughout Different Developmental Stages.

ABSTRACT: Phytoremediation is a promising remediation method of heavy metal (HM)-contaminated soils. However, lower HM tolerance of metal accumulator inhibits its practical application and effects. The current study was aimed to illustrate the role of fungal seed endophyte (FZT214) in improving Dysphania ambrosioides Cd tolerance during different developmental stages under various Cd stresses (5, 15, 30 mg kg^-1) by pot experiments. The results showed that FZT214 significantly (p < 0.05) improved the host plant's growth at the flowering and fruiting stage in most of the treatment, while at the growing stage the increase was less (p > 0.05). The seed yield was also improved (p < 0.05) in the FZT214-inoculated plants (E+) and induced early flowering was observed.

SUBMITTER: Parmar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8764135 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature