Bridging sulfur assimilation to trace element homeostasis: mechanisms and potential applications for crop improvement.
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Sulfur assimilation regulates micronutrient homeostasis and detoxification in plants, with S pathways influencing over 20 essential trace element processes.
- Why it matters: Understanding how S metabolism affects trace element dynamics is crucial for improving crop nutrient efficiency and reducing toxic metal accumulation, addressing global food security and safety.
- What they did: The review synthesizes mechanisms involving sulfate transporters, S-derived ligands, and cofactors, highlighting their roles in trace element uptake, chelation, and intracellular trafficking across plant species.
- The result: Targeting S assimilation pathways offers promising strategies for biofortification of micronutrients and mitigation of toxic metal(loid) buildup, advancing crop nutritional quality and resilience.