Distribution correlations of cadmium to calcium, phosphorus, sodium and chloridion in mangrove Aegiceras corniculatum root tissues
Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 14, 2026

Divergence of Root Microbiota in Different Habitats based on Weighted Correlation Networks
Published on: September 25, 2021
Jian Li1, Junyi Yu2, Chongling Yan2
1Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
Abstract:
Nutriment distributions might influence Cd distribution and Cd tolerance in mangrove plant roots. To demonstrate this, Aegiceras corniculatum was stressed by Cd, and the distributions of Cd, Ca, P, Na and Cl in plant roots were detected with the aid of SEM-EDX. It was found that endodermis, pith and xylem were the predominant tissues for retardation and regional enrichment of Cd. Na and Cl distributions suggest a critical role of salt resistance tissues on Cd tolerance in roots. P participated in Cd retardation and regional enrichment of endodermis and xylem. P, Na, Cl and Ca distribution had a high correlation to that of Cd in roots. The synergetic accumulation between Ca and Cd could be a crucial mechanism for Cd tolerance in A. corniculatum roots. In conclusion, the research of Cd and nutriment distributions in A. corniculatum roots deepens the understanding on Cd tolerance in mangrove plants.
More Related Videos
07:05Correlative Optical Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry Imaging Methodology to Visualise Drug Distribution in a Soft Tissue Section
Published on: June 20, 2025
10:49Laboratory-determined Phosphorus Flux from Lake Sediments as a Measure of Internal Phosphorus Loading
Published on: March 6, 2014
Related Concept Videos
Correlations
The Phosphorus Cycle
Correlation and Causation
Correlation versus Causation
If the dependent variable increases or decreases when the independent variable increases, there is a positive or negative...
Drug Distribution: Tissue Binding
For...
Factors Affecting Drug Distribution: Tissue Permeability
Small molecules with a molecular weight below 500 to 600 Daltons can easily pass through the capillary membrane, gaining access to different tissues. Larger...
Correlation
Two variables, for example, a and b, are said to be positively correlated if both variables move in the same direction. In other words, a positive correlation exists between two variables, a and b, if: