Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects

Iron sensing modules participate in rhizospheric pH perception in rice

The paper identifies Fe availability as a key factor in rhizospheric pH perception in rice through JA-auxin crosstalk.

Combining agronomic biofortification with a Zn-efficient wheat line synergistically increases grain Zn concentrations with varied effects on Cd in wheat grains

This study shows that combining genetic and agronomic biofortification strategies significantly increases wheat grain zinc while varying cadmium levels.

IRON DEFICIENCY RESHAPES THE POPLAR ROOT AND EXUDATE METABOLITE PROFILES AND DRIVES EXUDATE-MEDIATED IRON MOBILIZATION

This study investigates how iron deficiency under alkaline conditions alters poplar root and exudate metabolite profiles and their ability to mobilize iron.

FE DEFICIENCY-INDUCED KELCH REPEAT PROTEIN 1 (FDK1) links coumarin metabolism and iron homeostasis during alkaline iron deficiency in Arabidopsis

This study identifies FDK1 as a regulator of coumarin metabolism and iron homeostasis in Arabidopsis under alkaline iron deficiency.

The conserved function of bHLH121 and overexpression of N-terminal bHLH121 fragment suppresses iron deficiency response in Arabidopsis

This study investigates the conserved function of bHLH121 in Arabidopsis Fe homeostasis and shows that N-terminal fragment overexpression suppresses Fe deficiency response.

The plasma membrane bound transporter COPPER TRANSPORTER 2 facilitates palladium uptake in Arabidopsis

This study identifies COPT2 as a transporter facilitating palladium uptake in Arabidopsis and shows it activates similar detoxification mechanisms as zinc, copper, and cadmium.

HY5 orchestrates the transcriptional network controlling coumarin-mediated iron acquisition under elevated pH conditions

This study identifies HY5 as a master regulator of coumarin-mediated iron acquisition under alkaline conditions in Arabidopsis thaliana.

MYB28 and MYB29 transcription factors regulate iron homeostasis and iron-mobilizing coumarin biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study identifies MYB28 and MYB29 as regulators of iron homeostasis and coumarin biosynthesis in Arabidopsis under iron deficiency.

Asynchronous origins of Yellow-Stripe transporters and Nicotianamine Synthase underlie the evolution of plant Strategy-II iron uptake

The paper traces the evolutionary origins of YSL transporters and NAS in plants, showing they arose asynchronously and independently, supporting the exaptation of pre-existing transport mechanisms for Strategy-II iron uptake.

Genome-wide association study of grain iron and zinc concentrations in a diverse CIMMYT wheat panel across contrasting moisture environments

This study identifies genetic loci associated with grain iron and zinc concentrations in wheat under different moisture conditions using genome-wide association analysis.

Haplotypes variations of yellow stripe like (TaYSL) genes are associated with grain iron and zinc contents in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

This study identifies TaYSL gene haplotypes associated with grain iron and zinc content in wheat and shows their distribution in global wheat collections.

Field and lab phenomics facilitate detection of genetic variation for iron deficiency chlorosis tolerance in sorghum

The paper develops field and lab phenotyping methods to detect genetic variation for iron deficiency chlorosis tolerance in sorghum, showing improved genetic signal detection with filtered data and controlled-environment assays.

Zinc and iron homeostatic interactions in a mutant lacking nicotianamine vacuolar storage and citrate xylem loading

This study examines how disrupting citrate and nicotianamine (NA) transport in Arabidopsis affects metal homeostasis, leading to oxidative stress and developmental defects.

Cell wall charge gates iron availability in plant roots

The paper shows that plant cell wall charge regulates iron retention and bioavailability by acting as an electrostatic gate, with implications for nutrient homeostasis.

TurboID-based proteomic profiling reveals proxitome of the IRT1 metal transporter and new insight into metal uptake regulation in plants

The paper uses TurboID to identify IRT1 interacting proteins in Arabidopsis, revealing new insights into metal uptake regulation.

Significant increase in root exudation of 2'-deoxymugineic acid (DMA) as a response to zinc deficiency in rice

This study shows that rice plants increase DMA exudation under Zn deficiency, supporting its role as a general stress response, though Zn uptake does not increase.

Systemic Iron Signaling via OPT3 Influences Reductive Uptake and Coumarin Secretion

This study shows that systemic signaling via OPT3 coordinates reductive Fe uptake and coumarin secretion in Arabidopsis under Fe limitation.

Point mutation in sensor triples zinc levels in Sorghum bicolor

The paper identifies a point mutation in the ZSM of sorghum bZIP19/23 homolog that increases seed zinc levels by three-fold without developmental issues.

OsIDS3L, a Non-Canonical Dioxygenase Enhancing Iron Homeostasis and Micronutrient Biofortification in Rice

This study identifies OsIDS3L as a gene involved in iron homeostasis and micronutrient biofortification in rice, suggesting a non-canonical phytosiderophore biosynthesis pathway.

Foliar Application of Polymer-coated Manganese Dioxide Nanoparticles: Mechanisms of Uptake and Metabolic Responses in Manganese Deficient Barley

This study shows that polymer-coated MnO2 nanoparticles improve Mn uptake and metabolic functions in Mn-deficient barley through stomatal entry and translocation, without causing leaf damage.

The chloroplast ionome shines new light on organellar Fe homeostasis

The paper quantifies chloroplast ionomes in multiple species and shows that genetic manipulation affects iron storage in chloroplasts.

Expression patterns of Arabidopsis bZIP19 and bZIP23 elucidate their individual contribution to the regulation of the Zn deficiency response

This study examines the individual roles of bZIP19 and bZIP23 in Arabidopsis Zn deficiency response by analyzing mutant phenotypes and GUS expression patterns.

Zinc deficiency induces spatially distinct responses in roots and impacts ZIP12-dependent zinc homeostasis in Arabidopsis

This study shows Zn deficiency causes distinct root responses, with ZIP12 playing a key role in maintaining Zn homeostasis and root meristem function in Arabidopsis.

Double knockout of rice OsVIT1 and OsVIT2 genes reveals a trade-off between iron biofortification and iron excess tolerance

This study shows that knocking out OsVIT1 and OsVIT2 in rice increases seed iron content but reduces iron excess tolerance, revealing a trade-off between biofortification and toxicity resistance.

Storage protein biosynthesis is affected by ionome composition in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) seeds

This study shows that soybean genotypes with higher sulphur and zinc content have increased glycinin to beta-conglycinin ratio and sulphur-rich globulins.

Utilizing a pan-transcriptome reveals genotype-specific responses to iron deficiency in Sorghum bicolor

This study uses a pan-transcriptome to identify genotype-specific gene expression responses to iron deficiency in sweet and non-sweet sorghum genotypes, revealing more differentially expressed genes than a single reference genome.

An endogenous peptide PEP2 modulates Iron-deficiency signalling and root growth in Arabidopsis.

This study identifies PEP2 as an endogenous peptide that modulates iron-deficiency signaling and root growth in Arabidopsis by regulating IRT1, FRO2, and PEPR2-mediated responses.

Zinc-starved Brassicaceae Plants Secrete Peptides thatInduce Root Expansion

This study identifies secreted peptides in zinc-deficient Brassicaceae plants that promote root expansion to enhance zinc uptake.

Variability in mineral composition of Canadian lentil cultivars

The paper evaluates mineral composition variability in Canadian lentil cultivars across site-years and tissue types, identifying stable and genotype-dependent mineral concentrations.

MicroRNA Tae-miR1130p targets wheat ferroportin1 (TaFPN1) in the absence of iron-responsive element/iron-regulatory protein1 module

The paper identifies tae-miR1130b-3p as a regulator of wheat FPN1, showing its negative correlation with TaFPN1 expression and suggesting an alternative regulatory mechanism in plant iron homeostasis.