Iron and ferritin accumulate in separate cellular locations in <it>Phaseolus </it>seeds
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Iron is an important micronutrient for all living organisms. Almost 25% of the world population is affected by iron deficiency, a leading cause of anemia. In plants, iron deficiency leads to chlorosis and reduced yield. Both animals...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-02-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/10/26 |