Hidden Nickel Deficiency? Nickel Fertilization via Soil Improves Nitrogen Metabolism and Grain Yield in Soybean Genotypes

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 9; p. 614
• Main Authors: Siqueira Freitas, Douglas, Wurr Rodak, Bruna, Rodrigues dos Reis, André, de Barros Reis, Fabio, Soares de Carvalho, Teotonio, Schulze, Joachim, Carbone Carneiro, Marco A., Guimarães Guilherme, Luiz R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 08.05.2018
• Subjects: ammonia; biological nitrogen fixation; Glycine max; photosynthesis; Plant Science; urea; urease activity; ureides; photosynthesis; ammonia; urease activity; biological nitrogen fixation; Glycine max; urea

Nickel (Ni)-a component of urease and hydrogenase-was the latest nutrient to be recognized as an essential element for plants. However, to date there are no records of Ni deficiency for annual species cultivated under field conditions, possibly because of the non-appearance of obvious and distinctiv...