Nino Ciklauri

Differential Effects of Lead and Cadmium Contamination on the Antioxidant Systems of Key Plant Species in South Caucasus Vegetation Communities

Gulnara Badridze, Zaal Kikvidze, Eva Chkhubianishvili, Luara Rapava, Lali Chigladze, Nino Ciklauri & Nino Tsartsidze · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2026

Heavy metal contamination is an increasing threat to plant communities worldwide, yet most studies examine antioxidant stress responses in single target species. Here we report the effects of lead and cadmium contamination on the antioxidant system of ten plant species representi...