The role of Iron Regulated 2 and Iron Regulated Transporter 1 in nickel hyperaccumulation traits in Senecio coronatus
Metal hyperaccumulating plants accumulate exceptionally high concentrations of metal ions in their above ground tissues and are defined as containing 1000 μg/g dry mass Co, Cu, Cr, Pb, Zn or Ni. This is remarkable because plants typically only require small amounts of these metals for survival, such...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2018
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27241 |