Can AnnAt1 of Arabidopsis thaliana contribute to Pb phytoremediation?

• Main Authors: Phang, Ing Chia, Clark, Gregory B., Taylor, H. Harry, Garrill, Ashley, Leung, David W. M.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/11564/1/IngChia_PHANG.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/11564/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Because of increasing anthropogenic outputs, lead (Pb) has gained attention as a potent environmental health hazard. Pb, a non-essential element, is persistent and cannot be degraded from the environment. This heavy metal contaminant is likely to enter human’s food chain, where it poses a hazard to...