The secrets of calcicole species revealed

J Exp Bot. 2021 Feb 24;72(4):968-970. doi: 10.1093/jxb/eraa555.

Abstract

This article comments on:

Kotula L, Clode PL, Ranathunge K, Lambers H. 2021. Role of roots in adaptation of soil-indifferent Proteaceae to calcareous soils in south-western Australia. Journal of Experimental Botany 72, 1490–1505.

Keywords: Apoplasmic barriers; calcicole species; calcium; element toxicity; endodermis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological
  • Plant Roots
  • Proteaceae*
  • Soil*
  • Western Australia

Substances

  • Soil