Role of ferritin in the rice tolerance to iron overload Papel da ferritina na tolerância de arroz ao excesso de ferro

Role of ferritin in the rice tolerance to iron overload Papel da ferritina na tolerância de arroz ao excesso de ferro

Plants ordinarily face iron (Fe) deficiency, since this mineral is poorly available in soils under aerobic conditions. Nonetheless, wetland and irrigated rice plants can be exposed to excess, highly toxic Fe. Ferritin is a ubiquitous Fe-storage protein, important for iron homeostasis. Increased ferr...

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Main Authors: Vivian Chagas da Silveira, Cristina Fadanelli, Raul Antonio Sperotto, Ricardo José Stein, Luiz Augusto Basso, Diógenes Santiago Santos, Itabajara da Silva Vaz Junior, Johnny Ferraz Dias, Janette Palma Fett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2009-08-01
Series:Scientia Agricola
Subjects:
PIXE
anti-soro anti-ferritina
tolerância a metal
anti-ferritin antiserum
metal tolerance
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