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Cadmium accumulation and phytotoxicity in Panax ginseng: Implications for root development and ginsenoside biosynthesis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: • Cadmium inhibited root development in ginseng adventitious roots. • Cadmium exhibits bioaccumulation characteristics in adventitious root tissues of ginseng. • Cadmium could trigger the cell death of root tips and increase the ROS in ginseng roots. • Cadmium exposure reduces the biosynthesis of ginsenosides and polysaccharides.

Source: Industrial Crops and Products

DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123596

Authors: Chenglin Wang, Shiyi Zhang, Zhanling Zhang, Xiaoyang Zhao, Jian Yang, Youyou Wang, Yonghong Zhang, Lanlan Zheng, Lei You, Zheyong Xue, Xin Hua, Yaqiu Zhao, Juan Liu, Chen Li

Institutions: China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, China National Rice Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Northeast Forestry University, Hanjiang Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Heavy Metals in Plants

Subfield: Analytical Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,720

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Zhanjiang Normal University

Awards: G3194942610, G3426370714, G687944324, G71898133, G770548705

OpenAlex ID: W7162875606

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