Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology
- Volume 10 Issue 2
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- Pages.64-72
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- 2007
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- 1975-9479(pISSN)
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- 2005-8276(eISSN)
Rice Iron Metabolism: from Source to Solution
- Santos, Livia Scheunemann dos (Plant Genomics and Breeding Center, Federal University of Pelotas) ;
- Oliveira, Antonio Costa de (Plant Genomics and Breeding Center, Federal University of Pelotas)
- Published : 2007.06.30
Abstract
Iron is an important micronutrient for plants. Iron metabolism is a complex mechanism under a delicate balance. Iron metabolism represents two major problems for plants: deficiency as a consequence of solubility problems and toxicity due to excess solubility in anaerobic conditions. In the last few years, new genes have been discovered that influence iron uptake, transport and storage. Irrigated rice is exposed to high levels of