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 (Zn) is the second most abundant transition element after iron in living organisms and is
categorized as an essential micronutrient to plants. It takes part in various cellular and …

In wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), the awns—the bristle-like structures extending from lemmas—
are photosynthetically active. Compared to awned cultivars, awnletted cultivars produce …

Zinc (Zn) is a vital micronutrient in both plants and humans for healthy growth and
development. The lesser Zn accessibility causes about 20% yield loss along with low Zn …

Background and aims Nitrogen (N) is critical for zinc (Zn) uptake into plant roots, which
promotes Zn accumulation and biofortification of grains in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum …

Abstract Blueberry (Vaccinium spp., Vc) plants are highly susceptible to Fe deficiency stress.
An understanding of the mechanisms involved in Fe as well as other mineral ions uptake …

Rice is a daily staple for half of the world's population. However, rice grains are poor in
micronutrients such as Fe and Zn, the two most commonly deficient minerals in the human …

Zinc (Zn) deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient disorders in cereal plants,
greatly impairing crop productivity and nutritional quality. Identifying the genes associated …

Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plants and animals, and Zn deficiency is a
widespread problem for agricultural production. Although many studies have been …

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the most important staple food in the world. It is rich in genetic
diversity and can grow in a wide range of environments. Iron (Fe) deficiency is a major …