Manganese (Mn) is an important micronutrient for plant growth and development and
sustains metabolic roles within different plant cell compartments. The metal is an essential …

Main conclusion This review highlights the most recent updated information available about
Zn phytotoxicity at physiological, biochemical and molecular levels, uptake mechanisms as …

Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plants and humans. Nearly 50% of the agriculture
soils of world are Zn-deficient. The low availability of Zn reduces the yield and quality of the …

Phosphorus (P), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe) are three essential elements for plant survival, and
severe deficiencies in these nutrients lead to growth retardation and crop yield reduction …

We need to improve food production to feed the ever growing world population especially in
a changing climate. Nutrient deficiency in soils is one of the primary bottlenecks affecting the …

High plant density is considered a proficient approach to increase maize production in
countries with limited agricultural land; however, this creates a high risk of stem lodging and …

Soil metal contamination associated with productive activities is a global issue. Metals are
not biodegradable and tend to accumulate in soils, posing potential risks to surrounding …

Plant ZIP genes represent an important transporter family and may be involved in cadmium
(Cd) accumulation and Cd resistance. In order to explore the function of SmZIP isolated from …

Background Root-to-shoot translocation of zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) depends on the
concentrations of both metals in the medium. A previous study on tobacco (Nicotiana …

Plants need an adequate supply of nutrients for physiological functions to run as usual and
growth to flourish. Nutrients are absorbed through roots and leaves (Singh et al. 2013; …