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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
Main Authors: Tanaka, Mayuki, Fujiwara, Toru
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.
ISSN:0031-6768
1432-2013
DOI:10.1007/s00424-007-0370-8