Article
Natural variation in Arabidopsis thaliana reveals shoot ionome, biomass, and gene expression changes as biomarkers for zinc deficiency tolerance.
Journal of experimental botany - 15 Jun 2017
Campos Ana Carolina A L, Kruijer Willem, Alexander Ross, Akkers Robert C, Danku John, Salt David E, Aarts Mark G M
Abstract excerpt
Zinc (Zn) is an essential nutrient for plants, with a crucial role as a cofactor for many enzymes. Approximately one-third of the global arable land area is Zn deficient, leading to reduced crop yield and quality. To improve crop tolerance to Zn deficiency, it is important to understand the mechanisms plants have adopted to tolerate suboptimal Zn supply. In this study, physiological and molecular aspects of...
Topics
- Arabidopsis
- Biomarkers
- Biomass
- Gene Expression
- Genetic Variation
- Ions
- Plant Shoots
- Zinc
