The members of ZRT, IRT-like protein (ZIP) family are involved in the uptake and
transportation of several metal ions. Here, we report a comprehensive identification of ZIP …

Increasing evidence suggests that Zn2+ acts as a second messenger capable of
transducing extracellular stimuli into intracellular signaling events. The importance of Zn2+ …

Apocynum venetum is a semi-shrubby perennial herb that not only prevents saline–alkaline
land degradation but also produces leaves for medicinal uses. Although physiological …

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a staple food in many developing countries where iron (Fe)
deficiency often occurs in their population. The crop is a good source of protein, vitamins …

Zinc toxicity affects crop productivity and threatens food security and human health
worldwide. Unfortunately, the accumulation patterns of zinc and the harmful effects of …

Arabidopsis plants exposed to the antibiotic kanamycin (Kan) display altered metal
homeostasis. Further, mutation of the WBC19 gene leads to increased sensitivity to …

Iron deficiency is a major nutritional stress that severely impacts crop productivity worldwide.
However, molecular intricacies and subsequent physiological and metabolic changes in …

The ZIP (Zn-regulated, iron-regulated transporter-like protein) gene family is a novel metal
transporter that is capable of absorbing and transporting a variety of metal cations, including …

Soil micronutrient availability, including zinc (Zn), is a limiting factor for crop yield. Arbuscular
mycorrhizal (AM) fungi can improve host plant growth and nutrition through the mycorrhizal …

The zinc/iron-regulated transporter-like protein (ZIP) gene family first identified in plants is
highly distributed in the plant kingdom. This family has previously been reported to transport …