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Transport and Use of Bicarbonate in Plants: Current Knowledge and Challenges Ahead.

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Title: Transport and Use of Bicarbonate in Plants: Current Knowledge and Challenges Ahead.
Authors: Poschenrieder, Charlotte, Fernández, José Antonio, Rubio, Lourdes, Pérez, Laura, Terés, Joana, Barceló, Juan
Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences; May2018, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p1352, 1p, 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart
Abstract: Bicarbonate plays a fundamental role in the cell pH status in all organisms. In autotrophs, HCO3− may further contribute to carbon concentration mechanisms (CCM). This is especially relevant in the CO2-poor habitats of cyanobacteria, aquatic microalgae, and macrophytes. Photosynthesis of terrestrial plants can also benefit from CCM as evidenced by the evolution of C4 and Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM). The presence of HCO3− in all organisms leads to more questions regarding the mechanisms of uptake and membrane transport in these different biological systems. This review aims to provide an overview of the transport and metabolic processes related to HCO3− in microalgae, macroalgae, seagrasses, and terrestrial plants. HCO3− transport in cyanobacteria and human cells is much better documented and is included for comparison. We further comment on the metabolic roles of HCO3− in plants by focusing on the diversity and functions of carbonic anhydrases and PEP carboxylases as well as on the signaling role of CO2/HCO3− in stomatal guard cells. Plant responses to excess soil HCO3− is briefly addressed. In conclusion, there are still considerable gaps in our knowledge of HCO3− uptake and transport in plants that hamper the development of breeding strategies for both more efficient CCM and better HCO3− tolerance in crop plants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Subject Terms: BICARBONATE ions, PLANT cells & tissues, CYANOBACTERIA, CRASSULACEAN acid metabolism, BIOLOGICAL systems
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ISSN: 16616596
DOI: 10.3390/ijms19051352
Database: Complementary Index
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