Cation transporters are involved in the movement of various ions in the plants. These are
known to play pivotal roles in many physiological processes like cell signaling, cellular …

Cation Transporters in Plants presents expert information on the major cation transporters,
along with developments of various new strategies to cope with the adverse effects of abiotic …

Heavy metals are important environmental pollutants that affect the health of millions of
people worldwide. This chapter summarizes the current research and information available …

Plants absorb a range of heavy metals from soil. Some of them such as Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Ni
and Co are essential micronutrients while some are nonessential (Cd, Hg, and Pb) for …

Metals and metalloids are important ingredients for the regular growth and development of
plants. The uptake of various ions from surroundings take place with the aid of different types …

Abstract Calcium (Ca 2+) homeostasis in the plant cells is regulated by a number of
transport elements such as exchangers, pumps and channels. Exchangers and pumps …

Cation transporters/channels are key players in a wide range of physiological functions in
plants, including cell signaling, osmoregulation, plant nutrition and metal tolerance. The …

In plant cells, potassium (K+) is abundantly present and is dominant cation plays a vital role
in maintaining physiological and morphological characteristics of plants. Many membrane …

All biological compounds are made of elements. Human beings belong to the heterotrophs
and cannot produce energy. On Earth, plants are principal autotrophs that can produce food …

Abstract Calcium (Ca 2+) is an essential nutrient for plants. It is a counter-cation for organic
and inorganic anions in the vacuole, which is crucial for different structural functions in the …