title: Regulation of the adaptation to zinc deficiency in plants.
abstract: The molecular mechanisms by which plants sense their micronutrient status, and adapt to their environment in order to ensure a sufficient micronutrient supply, are poorly understood. Zinc is an essential micronutrient for all living organisms. When facing a shortage in zinc supply, plants adapt by enhancing the zinc uptake capacity. The molecular regulators controlling this adaptation were recently identified. In this mini-review, we highlight recent progress in understanding the adaptation to zinc deficiency in plants and discuss the future challenges to fully unravel its molecular basis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, Denmark. aassu@life.ku.dk
authors.forename: Ana G L
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Assunção
authors.forename: Henk
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Schat
authors.forename: Mark G M
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Aarts
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D017360:Arabidopsis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D006706:Homeostasis; D015032:Zinc / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D015032:Zinc