ISSN:
1573-5036
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Abstract The chemistry and usage of B, as well as its speciation in plants, are reviewed. In the context of biology, the chemistry of the surprisingly rare element B is dominated by B-oxygen compounds. The occurrence, distribution and chemistry of these compounds are briefly described. In addition, the chemistry involved in the interaction of B–O compounds with naturally occurring molecules, particularly polyhydroxy compounds, is summarised. The essentiality of B in plants has been known for 75 years, but the biomolecule(s) with which it interacts to cause its essential function(s) remain largely unknown, although many have been suggested. Recent research on the complexation, isolation and partial characterisation of B complexes of polysaccharides, diols, and hydroxyacids is outlined. The particular importance of B interactions with cell wall components, membranes, enzymes, sugars, and polyols is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1004231922434
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