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ReviewPlants (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Brassinosteroids in Micronutrient Homeostasis: Mechanisms and Implications for Plant Nutrition and Stress Resilience.

Laiba Usmani, Adiba Shakil, Iram Khan, Tanzila Alvi, Surjit Singh, Debatosh Das

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Review in Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors.

Laiba UsmaniSchool of Health Sciences and Translational Research, Department of Biotechnology, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata 700156, West Bengal, India.
Adiba ShakilSchool of Health Sciences and Translational Research, Department of Biotechnology, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata 700156, West Bengal, India.ORCID 0009-0003-0567-2551
Iram KhanSchool of Health Sciences and Translational Research, Department of Biotechnology, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata 700156, West Bengal, India.
Tanzila AlviSchool of Health Sciences and Translational Research, Department of Biotechnology, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata 700156, West Bengal, India.
Surjit SinghSchool of Health Sciences and Translational Research, Department of Biotechnology, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata 700156, West Bengal, India.ORCID 0000-0001-9893-460X
Debatosh DasNatural Products Utilization Research, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Oxford, MS 38677, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3729-5669

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Brassinosteroids (BRs) are crucial plant hormones that play a significant role in regulating various physiological processes, including micronutrient homeostasis. This review delves into the complex roles of BRs in the uptake, distribution, and utilization of essential micronutrients such as iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), and boron (B). BRs influence the expression of key transporter genes responsible for the absorption and internal distribution of these micronutrients. For iron, BRs enhance the expression of genes related to iron reduction and transport, improve root architecture, and strengthen stress tolerance mechanisms. Regarding zinc, BRs regulate the expression of zinc transporters and support root development, thereby optimizing zinc uptake. Manganese homeostasis is managed through the BR-mediated regulation of manganese transporter genes and chlorophyll production, essential for photosynthesis. For copper, BRs influence the expression of copper transporters and maintain copper-dependent enzyme activities crucial for metabolic functions. Finally, BRs contribute to boron homeostasis by regulating its metabolism, which is vital for cell wall integrity and overall plant development. This review synthesizes recent findings on the mechanistic pathways through which BRs affect micronutrient homeostasis and discusses their implications for enhancing plant nutrition and stress resilience. Understanding these interactions offers valuable insights into strategies for improving micronutrient efficiency in crops, which is essential for sustainable agriculture. This comprehensive analysis highlights the significance of BRs in micronutrient management and provides a framework for future research aimed at optimizing nutrient use and boosting plant productivity.

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brassinosteroidsmicronutrientsplant nutritionsignalingstress

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