Zinc in soils, water and food crops
C Noulas, M Tziouvalekas, T Karyotis - … of Trace Elements in Medicine and …, 2018 - Elsevier
A basic knowledge of the dynamics of zinc (Zn) in soils, water and plants are important steps
in achieving sustainable solutions to the problem of Zn deficiency in crops and humans. This …
in achieving sustainable solutions to the problem of Zn deficiency in crops and humans. This …
Cross-talks between macro-and micronutrient uptake and signaling in plants
X Fan, X Zhou, H Chen, M Tang, X Xie - Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
In nature, land plants as sessile organisms are faced with multiple nutrient stresses that
often occur simultaneously in soil. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), zinc (Zn), and …
often occur simultaneously in soil. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), zinc (Zn), and …
[HTML][HTML] Agronomic biofortification of crops to fight hidden hunger in sub-Saharan Africa
AW De Valença, A Bake, ID Brouwer, KE Giller - Global food security, 2017 - Elsevier
Micronutrient deficiencies or 'hidden hunger'resulting from unbalanced diets based on
starchy staple crops are prevalent among the population of sub-Saharan Africa. This review …
starchy staple crops are prevalent among the population of sub-Saharan Africa. This review …
Advances in breeding for high grain zinc in rice
Zinc (Zn) is one of the most essential micronutrients required for the growth and
development of human beings. More than one billion people, particularly children and …
development of human beings. More than one billion people, particularly children and …
Interactions between phosphorus, zinc, and iron homeostasis in nonmycorrhizal and mycorrhizal plants
X Xie, W Hu, X Fan, H Chen, M Tang - Frontiers in plant science, 2019 - frontiersin.org
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 …
severe deficiencies in these nutrients lead to growth retardation and crop yield reduction …
Crystal structures of a ZIP zinc transporter reveal a binuclear metal center in the transport pathway
Zrt/Irt-like proteins (ZIPs) play fundamental roles in metal metabolism/homeostasis and are
broadly involved in numerous physiological and pathological processes. The lack of high …
broadly involved in numerous physiological and pathological processes. The lack of high …
Coordinated homeostasis of essential mineral nutrients: a focus on iron
In plants, iron (Fe) transport and homeostasis are highly regulated processes. Fe deficiency
or excess dramatically limits plant and algal productivity. Interestingly, complex and …
or excess dramatically limits plant and algal productivity. Interestingly, complex and …
Multinutrient Biofortification of Maize (Zea mays L.) in Africa: Current Status, Opportunities and Limitations
N Goredema-Matongera, T Ndhlela, C Magorokosho… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Macro and micronutrient deficiencies pose serious health challenges globally, with the
largest impact in developing regions such as subSaharan Africa (SSA), Latin America and …
largest impact in developing regions such as subSaharan Africa (SSA), Latin America and …
Assessment of biofortification approaches used to improve micronutrient-dense plants that are a sustainable solution to combat hidden hunger
E Koç, B Karayiğit - Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2022 - Springer
Malnutrition causes diseases, immune system disorders, deterioration in physical growth,
mental development, and learning capacity worldwide. Micronutrient deficiency, known as …
mental development, and learning capacity worldwide. Micronutrient deficiency, known as …
Rice–wheat cropping systems in South Asia: issues, options and opportunities
The rice (Oryza sativa L.)–wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cropping system is the largest
agricultural production system worldwide, and is practised on 24 Mha in Asia. Many factors …
agricultural production system worldwide, and is practised on 24 Mha in Asia. Many factors …