A new study has revealed the 3D structure of a barley root protein that protects plants from toxic aluminum in acidic soils. Unlike most transporters, this protein exports citrate—an anion that binds ...
Aluminum toxicity is a major barrier to crop productivity in acidic soils, restricting root growth and nutrient uptake. Researchers have uncovered how tomato plants combat this stress through a ...
The 3D structure of the barley root protein HvAACT1, shown at about 10 million times its actual size. (A) Ribbon models highlight the overall shape of the protein from two angles. (B) Surface models ...