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Aluminum inhibits growth and stability of cortical microtubules in wheat (Triticum aestivum) roots |
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| Authors: | Masao Sasaki Yoko Yamamoto Hideaki Matsumoto |
| Institution: | Research Institute for Bioresources , Okayama University , Kurashiki , 710 , Japan |
| Abstract: | Aluminum (Al) occurs abundantly in soil and solubilized aluminum ions in acid soil inhibit plant growth, in particular, root growth. Although several toxic effects of Al on plant growth have been reported, the mechanism of Al toxicity remains to be clarified. |
| Keywords: | aluminum cortical microtubule root growth Triticum aestivum L wheat 1 Corresponding author |