Shree Charan M

Role of ZIP Family Transporters in Zinc Uptake and Transport in Plants: Implications for Biofortification and Zinc Deficiency Mitigation

V. Vijay Prabha, Shree Charan M & Sudhir Deepak M · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient crucial for the physiological and biochemical processes in plants. Approximately 50% of global agricultural soils are Zn-deficient, leading to reduced crop yield and quality. The intricate balance of Zn uptake and homeostasis is most import...