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A node-based switch for preferential distribution of manganese in rice.
Nature communications - 1 Jan 2013
Yamaji Naoki, Sasaki Akimasa, Xia Ji Xing, Yokosho Kengo, Ma Jian Feng
Abstract excerpt
Mineral nutrients, such as manganese, are required for the development of plants and their reproductive organs, but these can be toxic if accumulated at high concentrations. Therefore, plants must have a system for preferentially delivering an adequate amount of minerals to these organs for active growth and development, while preventing mineral overaccumulation in the face of changing environments. Here we show...
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