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Metal ion ligands in hyperaccumulating plants.
- Source :
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Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry (JBIC) . Jan2006, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p2-12. 11p. 2 Color Photographs, 6 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Metal-hyperaccumulating plants have the ability to take up extraordinary quantities of certain metal ions without succumbing to toxic effects. Most hyperaccumulators select for particular metals but the mechanisms of selection are not understood at the molecular level. While there are many metal-binding biomolecules, this review focuses only on ligands that have been reported to play a role in sequestering, transporting or storing the accumulated metal. These include citrate, histidine and the phytosiderophores. The metal detoxification role of metallothioneins and phytochelatins in plants is also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09498257
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry (JBIC)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19274277
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00775-005-0056-7