Abstract
Propineb is a widely used protective fungicide in farmland. To investigate the effects of propineb on cadmium (Cd) accumulation and the physiological characteristics of wheat seedlings under Cd stress, we performed a hydroponic experiment with artificially added Cd. The results indicated that the application of propineb leads to a decrease in Cd accumulation in the shoots of wheat. During the low-Cd treatment experiment, propineb caused Cd to transfer from the soluble component to the cell wall. In terms of the chemical morphological distribution of Cd in wheat seedlings, propineb reduced the proportions of ethanol extracted state and deionized water extracted state, whereas the proportions of acetic acid extracted state and hydrochloric acid extracted state increased. The photosynthetic rate of wheat seedlings significantly increased, but there was no significant effect on the chlorophyll content. Foliar application of propineb increased the O2− clearance rate and hydrogen peroxide content in the wheat. However, the catalase content decreased. This study indicates that the application of propineb could decrease Cd accumulation in wheat seedlings and partially improve the physiological functions of plants. This study provides useful information for studying the effects of pesticides on Cd accumulation in crops and the physiological characteristics of Cd stress.
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