Enhancement of Proline and Hydroxyproline Metabolism and Heavy Metals Toxicity in Plant Life: A Study

Authors

  • Mohd. Iqbal Research Scholar, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • Mohd. Tariq Professor, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31033/abjar.2.4.1

Keywords:

proline, heavy metals, toxicity, growth and nourishment of plants

Abstract

A significant amount of heavy metals have been added to the soil and water as a result of more anthropogenic and natural activity. Both humans and plants are much disturbed by these. As a result, there is a growing interest in the scientific study of the toxicity of heavy metals in plants. In this way, osmolytes, such as proline, are organic substances that typically control the sustenance and growth of plants that are commonly grown in the areas. Therefore, increasing the activity of various enzymes and metabolic pathways by adding proline or/by introducing gene(s) is a very effective strategy to deal with the toxicity of heavy metals. The specific function of proline in protecting against the toxicity of heavy metals has been briefly reviewed in this review.

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Published

2023-07-31

How to Cite

Mohd. Iqbal, & Mohd. Tariq. (2023). Enhancement of Proline and Hydroxyproline Metabolism and Heavy Metals Toxicity in Plant Life: A Study. Applied Science and Biotechnology Journal for Advanced Research, 2(4), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.31033/abjar.2.4.1

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