Zrt and Irt-like proteins (ZIPs) are responsible for transporting various divalent metal cations.
However, information about the characteristics of the cellular and physiological tolerance of …

Iron (Fe) deficiency is a major human health concern in areas of the world in which diets are
often Fe deficient. In the current study, we aimed to identify appropriate methods and optimal …

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.), an important source of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) for
millions of families in dryland tropics, helps in eradicating micronutrient malnutrition. The …

Background Food crop micronutrient concentrations can be enhanced through agronomic
biofortification, with the potential to reduce micronutrient deficiencies among rural population …

Background Grain zinc and iron concentration is a complex trait that is controlled by
quantitative trait loci (QTL) and is important for maintaining body health. Despite the …

Zinc (Zn) deficiency is widespread among citrus plants, but information about the
mechanisms for Zn deficiency response in these plants is scarce. In the present study …

Trace metal elements are essential in daily diets for human health and normal growth. Maize
is staple food for people in many countries. However, maize has low mineral concentration …

The specific variation in the functional ionome was studied in Brassica napus and Triticum
aestivum plants subjected to micronutrient or beneficial mineral nutrient deprivation. Effects …

Objectives The discovery of vitamin D receptors has revolutionized the understanding of
vitamin D biology, which is now thought to influence a wide array of cell pathways. The …

Background and aims Dicotyledonous plants, such as Arabidopsis, acquire soil iron using a
reduction-based mechanism, named Strategy I, where the final step involves Fe 2+ import by …