Essential metals are required for healthy plant growth but can be toxic when present in
excess. Therefore plants have mechanisms of metal homeostasis which involve …

This review will discuss recent progress in understanding the many roles of transporters in
the whole-plant physiological processes that maintain iron (Fe) homeostasis. These …

Copper, zinc, manganese, iron, nickel and molybdenum are essential micronutrients for
plants. However, when present in excess they may damage the plant or decrease the quality …

Hyperaccumulators are being intensely investigated. They are not only interesting in
scientific context due to their “strange” behavior in terms of dealing with high concentrations …

Microorganisms residing over the rhizosphere have the capability to catalyse metal uptake
in a symbiotic relationship with the roots. This syntrophic relationship enhances the …

Cadmium (Cd) is present in many soils and, when entering the food chain, represents a
major health threat to humans. Reducing Cd accumulation in plants is complicated by the …

Plants are able to extract metal (loid) contaminants from the soil or water through their roots
and translocate them to harvestable aerial shoots. Of late, this plant potential has been used …

Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plants, playing catalytic or structural roles in
enzymes, transcription factors, ribosomes, and membranes. In humans, Zn deficiency is the …

Copper is an essential metal for normal plant growth and development, although it is also
potentially toxic. Copper participates in numerous physiological processes and is an …

Heavy metals are required in plants as essential micronutrients or act as toxic compounds.
How do plants perceive heavy metals and which signalling cascades are triggered leading …