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Nature Research, Nature Chemical Biology, 5(5), p. 333-340, 2009

DOI: 10.1038/nchembio.166

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Facing the challenges of Cu, Fe and Zn homeostasis in plants

Journal article published in 2009 by Christine M. Palmer ORCID, Mary Lou Guerinot
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Abstract

Plants have recently moved into the spotlight with the growing realization that the world needs solutions to energy and food production that are sustainable and environmentally sound. Iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) are essential for plant growth and development, yet the same properties that make these transition metals indispensable can also make them deadly in excess. Fe and Cu are most often utilized for their redox properties, while Zn is primarily utilized for is ability to act as a Lewis acid. Here we review recent advances in the field of metal homeostasis, seeking to integrate the findings on uptake, transport, and storage of these three metals.