Toxic metal, Lead (Pb) alters columella-specific auxin distribution inhibiting root growth and gravitropic response in Arabidopsis and maize
Julia Zheku, Scottie Mello, Olivia S Hazelwood, Grace Delpit, Erin E. Sparks, Norman B. Best, Mohammad Arif Ashraf
This study shows lead inhibits auxin distribution in Arabidopsis root cells, affecting growth and gravitropic response, and identifies similar effects in maize.
bioRxiv · May 9, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology