A Systems Study of Nutrient Uptake in Plants

July 2016 in “ Nottingham ePrints (University of Nottingham) ”

Ishan Ajmera

Studysummary This study developed mathematical models to simulate phosphate uptake in rice and Arabidopsis, suggesting a phosphate-sensitive repressor could regulate PHO2 mRNA levels, and highlighting potential targets and traits for improving phosphorus-use efficiency.

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