The Role of Membrane Transporters in the Biofortification of Zinc and Iron in Plants

Krishna, Thumadath Palayullaparambil Ajeesh; Maharajan, Theivanayagam; Ceasar, Stanislaus Antony

doi:10.1007/s12011-022-03159-w

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“…So, plants carefully control the uptake, transport, and storage of Fe in the plant cell. Membrane transporters play a key role in Fe homeostasis and biofortification. , Therefore, cellular and intercellular organelle localized membrane transporters are crucial for Fe homeostasis. Plants mainly uptake Fe from the rhizosphere via membrane transporters.…”

Section: Mechanism Of Fe Uptake In Crop Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some Fe transporter family members have been functionally characterized in crop plants. Krishna et al recently highlighted the various Fe transporters identified in crop plants and their localization in cellular organelles. It provides insight into the role and function of various Fe transporter proteins in crop plants.…”

Section: Role Of Fe Transporters In Crop Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It provides insight into the role and function of various Fe transporter proteins in crop plants. These membrane transporters involve Fe uptake, transport, storage, and redistribution in crop plants . There are specific roles in all membrane transporter family proteins under various Fe conditions in crop plants.…”

Section: Role Of Fe Transporters In Crop Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The induction of TaVIT1 and TaVIT2 genes is very low in the starchy endosperm of the grains. Usually, the nutrient contents are accumulated in the aleurone layer in the grains . It shows that tissue-specific expression of VIT is crucial for Fe accumulation in the grains.…”

Section: Vit Family Genes Identified In Crop Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is of concern that crop quality has been directly linked to human health. The consumption of low-Fe-containing crops can lead to malnutrition problems in humans . Fe deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder globally, affecting over 30% of the population .…”

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Biofortification of Crops to Fight Anemia: Role of Vacuolar Iron Transporters

Krishna

Ceasar

Maharajan

2023

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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Plant-based foods provide all the crucial nutrients for human health. Among these, iron (Fe) is one of the essential micronutrients for plants and humans. A lack of Fe is a major limiting factor affecting crop quality, production, and human health. There are people who suffer from various health problems due to the low intake of Fe in their plant-based foods. Anemia has become a serious public health issue due to Fe deficiency. Enhancing Fe content in the edible part of food crops is a major thrust area for scientists worldwide. Recent progress in nutrient transporters has provided an opportunity to resolve Fe deficiency or nutritional problems in plants and humans. Understanding the structure, function, and regulation of Fe transporters is essential to address Fe deficiency in plants and to improve Fe content in staple food crops. In this review, we summarized the role of Fe transporter family members in the uptake, cellular and intercellular movement, and long-distance transport of Fe in plants. We draw insights into the role of vacuolar membrane transporters in the crop for Fe biofortification. We also provide structural and functional insights into cereal crops’ vacuolar iron transporters (VITs). This review will help highlight the importance of VITs for improving the Fe biofortification of crops and alleviating Fe deficiency in humans.

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Section: Mechanism Of Fe Uptake In Crop Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Role Of Fe Transporters In Crop Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Role Of Fe Transporters In Crop Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Vit Family Genes Identified In Crop Plantsmentioning

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