Critical Issues in the Study of Magnesium Transport Systems and Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms in Plants

Magnesium (Mg) is the second most abundant cation in living cells. Over 300 enzymes are known to be Mg-dependent, and changes in the Mg concentration significantly affects the membrane potential. As Mg becomes deficient, starch accumulation and chlorosis, bridged by the generation of reactive oxyge...

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Main Authors: Natsuko I. Kobayashi, Keitaro Tanoi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/16/9/23076