Significance of vacuolar proton pumps and metal/H <sup>+</sup> antiporters in plant heavy metal tolerance
Habib Khoudi
Abstract
antiporters transporting Cd, Cu, and Zn is discussed. In addition, the recent advances in the production of transgenic plants with potential application in phytoremediation and food safety through the manipulation of genes encoding V-PPase proton pumps is described.
Topics & Concepts
AntiportersMetalProtonChemistryAntiporterPhysicsBiochemistryNuclear physicsOrganic chemistryMembranePlant Stress Responses and TolerancePlant Micronutrient Interactions and EffectsAluminum toxicity and tolerance in plants and animals