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Calcium in plants.

Philip J White1, Martin R Broadley

  • 1Horticulture Research International, Wellesbourne, Warwick CV35 9EF, UK. philip-j.white@hri.ac.uk

Annals of Botany
|August 23, 2003
PubMed
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Plants require calcium for cell structure and signaling. This review covers plant calcium nutrition, transport mechanisms, signal origins, and the calcium sensors that enable plant responses to environmental changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Plant Biology
  • Plant Physiology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Calcium is a vital plant nutrient, crucial for cell wall integrity, membrane function, and vacuolar ion balance.
  • Cytosolic calcium ions (Ca2+) act as essential intracellular messengers, regulating plant responses to developmental and environmental stimuli.
  • Understanding plant calcium requirements impacts natural ecosystems and crop productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of plant calcium nutrition and its effects on flora and crops.
  • To review recent advancements in calcium (Ca2+) transport across plant cell membranes.
  • To explore the origins and specificity of cytosolic calcium (Ca2+) signals and identify cellular Ca2+-sensors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of plant calcium nutrition and its impact.

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  • Synthesis of current research on Ca2+ transport mechanisms.
  • Analysis of studies on the generation and perception of Ca2+ signals.

    • Main Results:

    • Calcium is indispensable for plant structural integrity and cellular signaling pathways.
    • Diverse plant species exhibit varying calcium nutritional needs, influencing natural populations and crop yields.
    • Significant progress has been made in elucidating Ca2+ transport, signal specificity, and the roles of Ca2+-binding proteins.

    Conclusions:

    • Adequate calcium nutrition is fundamental for plant health, development, and stress adaptation.
    • Further research into calcium signaling components will enhance our understanding of plant responses.
    • Optimizing calcium management in agriculture can improve crop performance and resilience.