The transporter OPT3 mediates crosstalk between iron and copper in shoot-to-root signaling
The Plant Cell: In a NutshellChia et al. explore the mechanisms mediating systemic shoot-to-root signaling of copper status.
Ju-Chen Chia and Olena K. Vatamaniuk, Plant Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University
Background: The micronutrients copper (Cu) and iron (Fe) are essential for plant growth…