Iron deficiency affects nitrogen metabolism in cucumber (<it>Cucumis sativus</it> L.) plants

Iron deficiency affects nitrogen metabolism in cucumber (<it>Cucumis sativus</it> L.) plants

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nitrogen is a principal limiting nutrient in plant growth and development. Among factors that may limit NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> assimilation, Fe potentially plays a crucial role being a metal cofactor of en...

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Main Authors: Borlotti Andrea, Vigani Gianpiero, Zocchi Graziano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Subjects:
C/N metabolism
<it>Cucumis sativus</it> L.
Fe deficiency
GS/GOGAT cycle
Isocitrate dehydrogenase
Nitrate reductase
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/12/189

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