Transition metal transporters in plants

Transition metals such as Fe, Cu, Mn, and Zn are essential minerals for normal plant growth and development, although they can be toxic when present in excess. Thus, for healthy plant growth, a range of transition metals must be acquired from the soil, distributed around the plant, and their concent...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of experimental botany. - 1985. - 54(2003), 393 vom: 01. Dez., Seite 2601-13
1. Verfasser: Hall, J L (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Williams, Lorraine E
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2003
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of experimental botany
Schlagworte:Journal Article Review Cation Transport Proteins Metals Plant Proteins
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Zusammenfassung:Transition metals such as Fe, Cu, Mn, and Zn are essential minerals for normal plant growth and development, although they can be toxic when present in excess. Thus, for healthy plant growth, a range of transition metals must be acquired from the soil, distributed around the plant, and their concentrations carefully regulated within different cells and organelles. Membrane transport systems are likely to play a central role in these processes. The application of powerful genetic and molecular techniques has now identified a range of gene families that are likely to be involved in transition metal transport. These include the heavy metal ATPases (HMAs), the Nramps, the cation diffusion facilitator (CDF) family, the ZIP family, and the cation antiporters. This review provides a broad overview of the range of potential transport systems now thought to be involved in the uptake, distribution and homeostasis of transition metals in plants
Beschreibung:Date Completed 26.02.2004
Date Revised 17.11.2004
published: Print-Electronic
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:1460-2431