The biosynthetic potential of plant root
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Mark W. Signs; Hector E. Flores
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Article
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1990
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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The contribution of roots to the biology of the whole plant is being reevaluated in the light of classical and recent findings. In addition to their role in water and nutrient uptake and in symbiotic associations, plant roots also synthesize a remarkable variety of secondary metabolites. These chemi