Enhanced aluminum tolerance in sugarcane: evaluation of SbMATE overexpression and genome-wide identification of ALMTs in Saccharum spp.
Abstract Background A major limiting factor for plant growth is the aluminum (Al) toxicity in acidic soils, especially in tropical regions. The exclusion of Al from the root apex through root exudation of organic acids such as malate and citrate is one of the most ubiquitous tolerance mechanisms in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-02975-x |