New evidence defining the evolutionary path of aquaporins regulating silicon uptake in land plants.
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DOI: 10.1093/jxb/eraa342
Abstract: Understanding the evolution events defining silicon (Si) uptake in plant species is important for the efficient exploration of Si-derived benefits. In the present study, Si accumulation was studied in 456 diverse plant species grown in… read more here.
Keywords: silicon uptake; plant species; plant; evolutionary path ... See more keywords
Characterization of the molecular mechanisms of silicon uptake in coccolithophores
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DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.16280
Abstract: Abstract Coccolithophores are an important group of calcifying marine phytoplankton. Although coccolithophores are not silicified, some species exhibit a requirement for Si in the calcification process. These species also possess a novel protein (SITL) that… read more here.
Keywords: mechanisms silicon; molecular mechanisms; coccolithophore; characterization molecular ... See more keywords