Use of iodine to biofortify and promote growth and stress tolerance in crops

odine is not considered essential for land plants; however, in some aquatic plants, iodine plays a critical role in antioxidant metabolism. In humans, iodine is essential for the metabolism of the thyroid and for the development of cognitive abilities, and it is associated with lower risks of develo...

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Main Authors: Medrano Macías, Julia Rosa, Leija Martínez, Paola, González Morales, Susana, Juárez Maldonado, Antonio, Benavides Mendoza, Adalberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2016
Online Access:http://eprints.uanl.mx/14764/1/14.pdf