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  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Environmental Science
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Poplar is a promising candidate for phytoremediation due to its rapid growth and high biomass.
  • However, poplar lacks the hyperaccumulation capacity required for efficient cadmium (Cd(II)) removal from contaminated soils.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and characterize genes involved in cadmium absorption, transport, and detoxification in poplar.
  • To engineer poplar plants with enhanced Cd(II) phytoremediation capabilities through genetic modification.

Main Methods:

  • Identification and analysis of ZIP and HMA gene families in poplar.
  • Generation and characterization of transgenic poplar lines with altered expression of ZIP6, HMA9, and CadWp.
  • Assessment of Cd(II) accumulation, transport, and alleviation of toxicity in engineered poplar.

Main Results:

  • ZIP6 expression decreased, while HMA9 expression increased in poplar roots under Cd(II) stress.
  • Overexpression of ZIP6 enhanced Cd(II) absorption in roots; overexpression of HMA9 facilitated Cd(II) transport.
  • Overexpression of CadWp effectively alleviated Cd(II) toxicity.
  • Simultaneous overexpression of HMA9-CadWp-ZIP6 (OE 9HCZ lines) resulted in higher Cd(II) accumulation with minimal growth impact.

Conclusions:

  • Key genes (ZIP6, HMA9, CadWp) involved in poplar's response to Cd(II) were identified.
  • Co-expression of these genes in poplar significantly enhances its potential for Cd(II) phytoremediation.
  • Engineered poplar offers a viable biomaterial solution for remediating Cd(II)-contaminated soils.