Zinc and nitrogen synergistic act on root-to-shoot translocation and preferential distribution in rice.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Multiple studies have shown strong relationships between different nutrients in plants, and the important role of N in Zn acquisition and translocation has been recognized.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to estimate the effect of Zn on N uptake, translocation, and distribution in rice as well as the corresponding molecular mechanisms. We also aimed to evaluate the impact of N on the Zn content in rice grains which is closely related to the Zn nutrition in humans with rice-based diets.

Methods

We conducted both field trials and hydroponic cultures of two rice cultivars to analyze the growth and yield, the uptake, translocation, and distribution of N and Zn, as well as the expression of N transport and assimilation genes, and the Zn transporter genes

SUBMITTER: Ji C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8721242 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature