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Daily briefing: Where did COVID-19 come from? Evidence points to raccoon dogs
Nebulized seabuckthorn seed oil inhalation attenuates Alzheimer’s disease progression in APP/PS1 mice
Putting early cancer detection to the test
TIMP4 serves as a novel potential prognostic biomarker for oral squamous cell carcinoma
Bioinformatics analysis reveals key mechanisms of oligodendrocytes and oligodendrocyte precursor cells regulation in spinal cord Injury
Cancer evolution could inform targets for personalized anticancer vaccines
The differential effect of Interferon-gamma on acute kidney injury and parasitemia in experimental malaria
Gibbsian surface thermodynamic analysis of emulsion liquid membranes
Analysis and prediction of the incidence temporal trends of echinococcosis in China from 2010 to 2021
A modified approach towards facile and green conversion of cement kiln dust wastes to efficient hydroxyapatite-carbon nanocomposite water adsorbents
Investigation into the temporal impacts of drought on vegetation dynamics in China during 2000 to 2022
Research on coal spontaneous combustion hierarchical prediction model based on NSGA-II-RF
Exploration the effect of nonstationary signals on the tidal phenomenon using F_TIDE part I
Impact of multiple-factors on health and infections in marine mussels (Perumytilus purpuratus) inhabiting contaminated sites in the Humboldt Current System
Association of genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive function in two European populations
Acoustic emission spectrum for mine hazards identification and prevention
The synergistic impact of Spirulina and Sulfate reducing bacteria on lettuce growth in Cadmium contaminated soil
Abstract Cadmium (Cd) contamination is a critical environmental issue, adversely affecting plant growth and agricultural productivity. While numerous studies have explored the role of various bacteria in mitigating heavy metal toxicity, the specific impacts of sulfate-reducing bacteria ( Desulfovibrio desulfuricans , SRB) and the cyanobacterium Spirulina ( Arthrospira platensis , SP), both individually and in combination, on Cd-contaminated plants remain underexplored. This study investigates the effects of SRB and SP on lettuce plants exposed to Cd contamination, aiming to enhance our understanding of their potential in alleviating Cd toxicity and promoting plant health. Results revealed that Cd contamination significantly reduced root growth in all treatments except for the combined application of SRB and SP. This combination also led to a marked decrease in leaf Cd content and improved leaf area, particularly under Cd stress. Furthermore, SP and SRB together increased the relative water content in contaminated soils, and SRB alone induced hydrogen peroxide production in non-contaminated soils. The co-application of SRB and SP significantly boosted catalase and superoxide dismutase activities, enhancing photosynthetic capacity and overall plant growth under Cd stress. These findings underscore the promising potential of using SRB and SP synergistically to mitigate Cd-induced challenges in lettuce cultivation, offering a viable strategy to improve crop productivity in contaminated environments.