Iron is an essential micronutrient that plays a pivotal role in plant growth and development by aiding vital processes such as respiration and chlorophyll synthesis. However, its limited ...

Plants and animals rely on iron for growth and regulation of microbiomes, the collections of microorganisms that co-exist in places such as the human gut, and the soil around a plant’s roots. Plants ...

SAN DIEGO — Iron is an important mineral for human and plant health. New data is sprouting up on how iron influences a plant's immunity. Scientists at the Salk Institute in La Jolla have started to ...

Plant root cross-section showing iron deficiency signal IMA1 expression (yellow) during iron deficiency (left) and iron deficiency plus simulated bacterial presence (right). LA JOLLA (January 10, 2024 ...

This is the first nanosensor capable of simultaneously detecting and differentiating between two different forms of iron, Fe(II) and Fe(III), in living plants with high spatial and temporal resolution ...

Plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity, but many worry about getting enough essential nutrients, particularly iron. This vital mineral plays a crucial role in your body’s ability to ...