Boron and marine life: a new look at an enigmatic bioelement.
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the discovery of boron, we review the oceanic biogeochemistry of boron as well as suitable analytical techniques for its determination. This overview includes aspects of biogeochemistry including geochemical stable isotope variations, uptake, transport, storage, nutritional value, toxicity, and distribution within biological materials, providing a framework for discussion of the role of boron in marine organisms, which remains largely enigmatic.
Carrano
Carl J
CJ
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-1030, USA.
Schellenberg
Stephen
S
Amin
Shady A
SA
Green
David H
DH
Küpper
Frithjof C
FC
D000818:Animals; D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism; D001688:Biological Products / Q000096:biosynthesis; D001895:Boron / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D056890:Eukaryota / Q000378:metabolism; D009792:Oceans and Seas
D001688:Biological Products; D001895:Boron