Molecular Aspects of Iron Metabolism in Pathogenic and Symbiotic Plant-Microbe Associations

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Expert, Dominique (Editor), O'Brian, Mark R. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Parasitology.; Microbiology.; Plant biochemistry.; Applied Microbiology.; Plant Biochemistry.

Iron plays a key role in biology as essential cofactor of numerous proteins. However, since it is only slightly soluble its bioavailability can be readily compromised under aerobic conditions. Moreover, due to its ability to catalyze the generation of free radicals, iron can also be toxic. Thus, it...