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Cluster roots, Fe deficiency and ethylene
Formation of cluster roots is an important adaptation that enhances mineral nutrient acquisition. Zaid et al. (pp. 673-677) examine the promotion of cluster roots in Casuarina glauca caused by iron deficiency. Experiments with inhibitors of ethylene production and action, and with stimulators of ethylene production implicate the gas in regulating cluster root formation.
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