Does copper reduce cadmium uptake by di erent rice genotypes?
Does copper reduce cadmium uptake by different rice genotypes

A hydroponics experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of copper (Cu) on cadmium (Cd),calcium (Ca),iron (Fe),and zinc (Zn) uptake by several rice genotypes.The experiment was carried out as a 2×2×4 factorial with four rice genotypes and two levels of Cu and Cd in nutrient solution.Plants were grown in a growth chamber with controlled environment.The results showed a significant difference between the biomass of different rice genotypes (P＜0.001).The Cd and Cu concentration in the solution had no significant effect on the biomass.The addition of Cu significantly decreased Cd uptake by shoots and roots of rice (P＜0.001).The Cd concentration did not significantly influence Ca uptake by plants,whereas the Cu concentration did (P=0.034).There was a significant influence of Cd on Fe uptake by shoots and roots (P＜0.001,P=0.003,respectively).Zn uptake decreased significantly as the addition of Cd and Cu increased in shoots.We concluded that Cu had significant influence on Cd uptake.The possible mechanisms were discussed.