Sodium—A Functional Plant Nutrient
@article{Subbarao2003SodiumAFP, title={Sodium—A Functional Plant Nutrient}, author={Guntur Venkata Subbarao and Osamu Ito and Wade L. Berry and Raymond M. Wheeler}, journal={Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences}, year={2003}, volume={22}, pages={391 - 416} }
Plant scientists usually classify plant mineral nutrients based on the concept of “essentiality” defined by Arnon and Stout as those elements necessary to complete the life cycle of a plant. Certain other elements such as Na have a ubiquitous presence in soils and waters and are widely taken up and utilized by plants, but are not considered as plant nutrients because they do not meet the strict definition of “essentiality.” Sodium has a very specific function in the concentration of carbon…
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