Zhijie Duan

Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the ZIP (ZRT, IRT-like protein) family in Solanum lycopersicum

Abstract Iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), and copper (Cu) are essential micronutrients for plant growth and development, but their low bioavailability in soil limits crop growth and yield. The ZIP (ZRT/IRT-like protein) family plays critical roles in the uptake and distribut...