PLANT PHYSIOLOGY,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
178(3), P. 1269 - 1283
Published: Sept. 28, 2018
Boron
is
an
essential
plant
micronutrient
that
plays
a
structural
role
in
the
rhamnogalacturonan
II
component
of
pectic
cell
wall.
To
prevent
boron
deficiency
under
limiting
conditions,
its
uptake,
distribution,
and
homeostasis
are
mediated
by
boric
acid
transporters
channel
proteins.
Among
membrane
channels
facilitate
uptake
type
nodulin
intrinsic
protein
(NIP)
subfamily
aquaporin-like
Arabidopsis
(Arabidopsis
thaliana)
possesses
three
NIP
genes
(NIP5;1,
NIP6;1,
NIP7;1)
show
distinct
tissue
expression
profiles
(predominantly
expressed
roots,
stem
nodes,
developing
flowers,
respectively).
Orthologs
each
represented
all
dicots.
Here,
we
purified
reconstituted
NIP7;1
facilitator.
By
using
native
promoter-reporter
fusions,
predominantly
anthers
young
flowers
narrow
developmental
window,
floral
stages
9
10,
with
accumulation
solely
within
tapetum
cells,
where
it
localized
to
plasma
membrane.
Under
loss-of-function
T-DNA
mutants
(nip7;1-1
nip7;1-2)
reduced
fertility,
including
shorter
siliques
increase
aborted
seeds,
compared
wild
type.
these
nip7;1
mutant
pollen
grains
morphological
defects,
increased
aggregation,
defective
exine
wall
formation,
germination
frequency,
decreased
viability.
During
for
supplying
materials
microspore
We
propose
serves
as
gated
aids
this
critical
tapetal
cells.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
21(4), P. 1424 - 1424
Published: Feb. 20, 2020
Boron
is
an
essential
plant
micronutrient
taken
up
via
the
roots
mostly
in
form
of
boric
acid.
Its
important
role
metabolism
involves
stabilization
molecules
with
cis-diol
groups.
The
element
involved
cell
wall
and
membrane
structure
functioning;
therefore,
it
participates
numerous
ion,
metabolite,
hormone
transport
reactions.
has
extremely
narrow
range
between
deficiency
toxicity,
inadequate
boron
supply
exhibits
a
detrimental
effect
on
yield
agricultural
plants.
problem
can
be
solved
by
fertilization,
whereas
soil
toxicity
ameliorated
using
various
procedures;
however,
these
approaches
are
costly
time-consuming,
they
often
show
temporary
effects.
Plant
species,
as
well
genotypes
within
dramatically
differ
terms
requirements;
thus,
available
which
deficient
for
one
crop
may
exhibit
toxic
effects
another.
widely
documented
intraspecies
genetic
variability
regarding
utilization
efficiency
tolerance,
together
knowledge
physiology
genetics
boron,
should
result
development
efficient
tolerant
varieties
that
represent
long-term
sustainable
solution
or
excess
supply.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(5), P. 2441 - 2511
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Boron-containing
compounds
(BCC)
have
emerged
as
important
pharmacophores.
To
date,
five
BCC
drugs
(including
boronic
acids
and
boroles)
been
approved
by
the
FDA
for
treatment
of
cancer,
infections,
atopic
dermatitis,
while
some
natural
are
included
in
dietary
supplements.
Boron's
Lewis
acidity
facilitates
a
mechanism
action
via
formation
reversible
covalent
bonds
within
active
site
target
proteins.
Boron
has
also
employed
development
fluorophores,
such
BODIPY
imaging,
carboranes
that
potential
neutron
capture
therapy
agents
well
novel
diagnostics
therapy.
The
utility
synthetic
become
multifaceted,
breadth
their
applications
continues
to
expand.
This
review
covers
many
uses
targets
boron
medicinal
chemistry.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Boron
(B)
is
an
essential
microelement
for
plants,
and
its
deficiency
can
lead
to
impaired
development
function.
Around
50%
of
arable
land
in
the
world
acidic,
low
pH
soil
solution
decreases
availability
several
mineral
elements,
including
B,
magnesium
(Mg),
calcium
(Ca),
potassium
(K).
Plants
take
up
B
form
boric
acid
(H
3
BO
)
acidic
or
tetrahydroxy
borate
[B(OH)
4
]
-
at
neutral
alkaline
pH.
participate
directly
indirectly
plant
metabolism,
synthesis
cell
wall
plasma
membrane,
carbohydrate
protein
formation
ribonucleic
(RNA).
In
addition,
interacts
with
other
nutrients
such
as
Ca,
nitrogen
(N),
phosphorus
(P),
K,
zinc
(Zn).
this
review,
we
discuss
mechanisms
uptake,
translocation,
accumulation
interactions
how
it
contributes
adaptation
plants
different
environmental
conditions.
We
also
potential
B-mediated
networks
physiological
molecular
levels
involved
growth
development.
Journal of Experimental Botany,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
71(5), P. 1681 - 1693
Published: Jan. 25, 2020
Deficiency
of
the
essential
nutrient
boron
(B)
in
soil
is
one
most
widespread
micronutrient
deficiencies
worldwide,
leading
to
developmental
defects
root
and
shoot
tissues
plants,
severe
yield
reductions
many
crops.
Despite
this
agricultural
importance,
underlying
mechanisms
how
B
shapes
plant
morphological
processes
are
still
not
unequivocally
understood
detail.
This
review
evaluates
experimental
approaches
that
address
our
current
understanding
influences
by
focusing
on
observed
under
deficiency.
We
assess
what
known
about
control
homeostasis
specifically
highlight:
(i)
limitations
methodology
used
induce
deficiency;
(ii)
differences
between
mutant
phenotypes
normal
plants
grown
(iii)
recent
research
analyzing
interactions
phytohormones.
Our
analysis
highlights
need
for
standardized
evaluate
roles
cell
wall
versus
other
parts
cell.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 14, 2021
Although
boron
(B)
is
an
element
that
has
long
been
assumed
to
be
essential
plant
micronutrient,
this
assumption
recently
questioned.
Cumulative
evidence
demonstrated
the
players
associated
with
B
uptake
and
translocation
by
roots
include
a
sophisticated
set
of
proteins
used
cope
levels
in
soil
solution.
Here,
we
summarize
compelling
supporting
role
mediating
developmental
programs.
Overall,
most
species
studied
date
have
exhibited
specific
transporters
tight
genetic
coordination
response
soil.
These
can
from
soil,
which
highly
uncommon
occurrence
for
toxic
elements.
Moreover,
current
tools
available
determine
cannot
precisely
dynamics.
We
posit
plays
key
metabolic
activities.
Its
importance
regulation
development
root
shoot
meristem
phase
transitions,
are
crucial
processes
completion
their
life
cycle.
provide
further
plants
need
acquire
sufficient
amounts
while
protecting
themselves
its
effects.
Thus,
vitro
vivo
approaches
required
accurately
levels,
subsequently,
define
unambiguously
function
terrestrial
plants.
