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The Physiology of Arsenic in Rice

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As discussed in Chap. 5, arsenic may be present in different chemical forms in paddy soil; the most common forms are inorganic arsenic (arsenate and arsenite) and methylated species such as MMA and DMA. Plant roots are able to absorb these arsenic species from the soil solution; however, the mechanisms involved and the rates of uptake differ greatly between arsenic species. In this chapter, we will discuss the mechanisms of arsenic uptake, translocation and metabolism, focusing on rice but also draw on the knowledge gained from studies of other plant species. Accumulation of excess arsenic can also lead to phytotoxicity and yield losses. The “straight-head disease”, a common physiological disorder in paddy rice, is very likely caused by the toxicity of methylated arsenic species; this is also discussed in the present chapter.

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Meharg, A.A., Zhao, FJ. (2012). The Physiology of Arsenic in Rice. In: Arsenic & Rice. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2947-6_6

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