Almost half of all enzymes must associate with a particular metal to function. An ambition is
to understand why each metal–protein partnership arose and how it is maintained. Metal …

Heavy metals in agricultural soils exist in diverse dissolved (free cations and complexed
species of positive, neutral, or negative charges), particulate (sorbed, structural, and …

Biofortification is a long-term strategy of delivering more iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) to those most
in need. Plant breeding programs within the CGIAR and NARS have made major advances …

The impact of stress on crop productivity and the ecosystem have been magnified by climate
changes and mispractices in the agriculture field. Soil microbiome is a diverse system …

Global population increases and climate change underscore the need for better
comprehension of how plants acquire and process nutrients such as iron. Using cell type …

Iron, zinc, copper and manganese are essential metals for cellular enzyme functions while
cadmium, mercury and the metalloid arsenic lack any biological function. Both, essential …

The micronutrients copper (Cu), manganese (Mn) and iron (Fe) are essential for crop plant
development and productivity. However, a quantitative, data-based consensus has yet to be …

Iron is an essential nutrient for most life on Earth because it functions as a crucial redox
catalyst in many cellular processes. However, when present in excess iron can lead to the …

The morphological plasticity of plant roots is a key factor in their ability to tolerate a wide
range of edaphic stresses. There are many unanswered questions relating to …

Manganese (Mn), an essential trace element, is important for plant health. In plants, Mn
serves as a cofactor in essential processes such as photosynthesis, lipid biosynthesis and …