“Furthermore, SA decreased pectin methylesterase activity and content to reduce cell wall Cd accumulation and change the Cd partition ratio.”
“Gene expression analysis showed SA up-regulated the expression level of lignin and cellulose synthase genes, but down-regulated the expression of pectin methylesterase related genes.”
“Interestingly, the content of Cd in pectin decreased by SA pretreatment, however it was increased in cellulose.”