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How protein network cooperatively regulates iron balance in plants

Iron (Fe) is a vital micronutrient for plants, which is required for processes such as photosynthesis and enzyme activity. Plants must carefully manage iron levels to maintain health and productivity. They activate iron uptake genes when deficient and suppress them when iron is excessive to prevent...

How protein network cooperatively regulates iron balance in plants
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Iron (Fe) is a vital micronutrient for plants, which is required for processes such as photosynthesis and enzyme activity. Plants must carefully manage iron levels to maintain health and productivity. They activate iron uptake genes when deficient and suppress them when iron is excessive to prevent toxicity. This careful balance is known as iron homeostasis.

Originally published at Phys.org

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