Feb , 2020, Volume : 1 Article : 9

Nickel the Ultra-micronutrient: Significant for Plant Growth and Metabolism

Author : Abhik Patra, Satya Narayana Pradhan, Asik Dutta and Kiran Kumar Mohapatra

The focus of the review is on the specific aspects of nickel’s effects on growth, morphology, photosynthesis, mineral nutrition and enzyme activity of plants. Total dry matter production and yield was significantly affected by nickel and also causes deleterious effects on plant physiological processes, such as photosynthesis, water relations and mineral nutrition. Nickel strongly influences metabolic reactions in plants and has the ability to generate reactive oxygen species which may cause oxidative stress. More recent evidence indicates that nickel is required in small amounts for normal plant growth and development.


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