Autophagy: The unlikely hero that balances zinc and iron in plants

ScienceDaily
Aug 18, 2021, 8:39 am186 pts
Nutrient imbalances can adversely impact crop health and agricultural productivity. The trace elements zinc and iron are taken up by the same 'transporters' in plants; so, zinc deficiency can result in excess uptake of iron. How does the plant cope with this imbalance? Researchers reveal that autophagy, the…

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