Synergistic cysteine-glutathione foliar application enhances wheat tolerance to cadmium-lead co-stress in calcareous soils: Mechanisms and phytoremediation implications

Plant Stress 2026 Open access

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Authors: Zahra Naghdi Gheshlaghi, Mohammad Kafi
DOI: 10.1016/j.stress.2026.101234
Cited by: 2
References: 60

Abstract

• Synergistic Cys-GSH resolves the metabolic trade-off for glutathione. • Upregulates TaPCS1 (9-fold) and restores GSH/GSSG redox homeostasis. • Enhances root sequestration, maintaining metal translocation factors

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance Sulfur Compounds in Biology Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects

Publication details

Journal / source
Plant Stress
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
20
Pages
101234–101234
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN