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Physiological roles and transport mechanisms of boron: perspectives from plants
Boron, an orphan of the periodic table of the elements, is unique not only in its chemical properties but also in its roles in biology. Its requirement in plants was described more than 80 years ago. Understandings of the molecular basis of the requirement and transport have been advanced greatly in...
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Published in: | Pflügers Archiv 2008-07, Vol.456 (4), p.671-677 |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Boron, an orphan of the periodic table of the elements, is unique not only in its chemical properties but also in its roles in biology. Its requirement in plants was described more than 80 years ago. Understandings of the molecular basis of the requirement and transport have been advanced greatly in the last decade. This article reviews recent findings of boron function and transport in plants and discusses possible implication to other organisms including humans. |
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ISSN: | 0031-6768 1432-2013 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s00424-007-0370-8 |