Zinc-deficiency resistance and biofortification in plants

Ahmad Kabir, A.M. Swaraz, James Stangoulis

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    Abstract

    Zinc (Zn) deficiency is a well-documented problem in plants, causing decreased yields and nutritional quality. When facing a shortage in Zn supply, plants acclimatize by enhancing the Zn acquisition. In this review, we highlight recent progress in understanding of plant resistance to Zn deficiency and discuss the future challenges to fully unravel its molecular basis of regulation. Emphasis is given on the physiological and molecular basis of Zn acquisition, the long-distance transport of Zn and the genotypic variations in Zn use efficiency of plants. Prospects of Zn biofortification strategies as well as further efforts for crop improvement to overcome Zn deficiency are also addressed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)311-319
    Number of pages9
    JournalJOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION AND SOIL SCIENCE-ZEITSCHRIFT FUR PFLANZENERNAHRUNG UND BODENKUNDE
    Volume177
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

    Keywords

    • Biofortification
    • Breeding strategies
    • Over-expression of genes
    • ZIP19/23 transcription factors
    • Zn acquisition

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