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ReviewPlant signaling & behavior2026

An overview of fluoride stress: physiological and biochemical responses of plants.

Anum Ijaz, Ammara Saleem, Asma Zulfiqar, Muhammad Zeeshan Arshed, Javed Iqbal, Banzeer Ahsan Abbasi, Sajad Ali, Sajid Ullah, Rashid Iqbal

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9 authors.

Anum IjazInstitute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Ammara SaleemInstitute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Asma ZulfiqarInstitute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Muhammad Zeeshan ArshedInstitute of Botany, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Javed IqbalDepartment of Botany, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Pakistan.
Banzeer Ahsan AbbasiDepartment of Botany, Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Sajad AliDepartment of Biological Sciences, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Sajid UllahDepartment of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Nangarhar University, Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
Rashid IqbalDepartment of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fluoride, a hazardous air and soil contaminant, poses significant risks to agricultural productivity and plant health. Its accumulation in soil and subsequent uptake by plant roots and mesophyll cells interfere with critical morphological, physiological, and biochemical processes essential for growth and development. Fluoride toxicity affects germination, respiration, photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, enzyme activity, and reproduction, ultimately reducing crop yield. It disrupts cell signaling pathways, impairs antioxidant enzyme function (e.g., superoxide dismutase), and interacts antagonistically with calcium, a key element in fertilization and pollen tube growth. The resulting toxicity manifests as chlorosis, necrosis, growth inhibition, leaf and fruit abscission, and reduced seed production. This review provides a comprehensive evaluation of fluoride-induced stress in plants, highlighting recent advances in understanding its mechanisms and potential mitigation strategies. By synthesizing current findings, this study offers insights into developing fluoride-resistant crops and improving management practices to safeguard agricultural productivity in contaminated regions.

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FluoridesPlantsStress, PhysiologicalFluoridesagricultural productivitybiochemical alterationsFluoride toxicitymorpho-physiological effectsplant responses

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PMID42478071
PMCPMC13390534

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