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  • Plant Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Agronomy

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  • Manganese (Mn) is an essential micronutrient but can be phytotoxic.
  • Edaphic and climatic factors influence Mn phytoavailability and toxicity.
  • Genetic variation in Mn tolerance complicates its study.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanisms of Mn phytotoxicity and tolerance.
  • To highlight the role of environmental factors, particularly light and temperature.
  • To address the underappreciated impact of Mn toxicity on plant ecosystems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Mn phytotoxicity and tolerance mechanisms.
  • Analysis of conflicting theories regarding Mn toxicity sites (apoplast vs. chloroplasts).
  • Consideration of environmental variables (light, temperature) and their interaction with Mn toxicity.

Main Results:

  • Mn toxicity can occur in the leaf apoplast or disrupt chloroplast function.
  • Light intensity significantly influences the manifestation of Mn toxicity as photo-oxidative stress.
  • Excess Mn can induce nutrient deficiencies by competing with other cations.
  • Mechanisms of tolerance include compartmentation, exclusion, and detoxification.

Conclusions:

  • Global climate change is likely to increase Mn toxicity risk to plants.
  • Increased Mn toxicity may alter plant community composition in natural ecosystems.
  • Developing crops with enhanced Mn tolerance is a key opportunity for agriculture.
  • Further research is needed to address Mn toxicity impacts and tolerance strategies.