Bacterial Siderophores: Classification, Biosynthesis, Perspectives of Use in Agriculture
Siderophores are synthesized and secreted by many bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and plants for Fe (III) chelation. A variety of plant-growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) colonize the rhizosphere and contribute to iron assimilation by plants. These microorganisms possess mechanisms to produce Fe ions under i...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/22/3065 |