Amino Acid Residues of the Metal Transporter OsNRAMP5 Responsible for Cadmium Absorption in Rice

The transport of metals such as iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and cadmium (Cd) in rice is highly related. Although Fe and Mn are essential elements for plant growth, Cd is a toxic element for both plants and humans. OsNRAMP5—a member of the same family as the Fe, Mn, and Cd transporter OsNRAMP1—is resp...

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Main Authors: Zhengtong Qu, Hiromi Nakanishi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/24/4182