muginezuurfamilie
Muginezuurfamilie, also known as mugineic acid family, refers to a group of phytosiderophores. Phytosiderophores are low molecular weight, high affinity iron-chelating compounds secreted by plants, primarily grasses. They play a crucial role in iron acquisition from the soil, especially under conditions of iron deficiency.
These compounds are synthesized by plants as a response to low iron availability. They are released into
The mugineic acid family includes several related compounds, with mugineic acid itself being the most prominent.
The efficiency of muginezuurfamilie in chelating iron is significant, enabling plants to thrive even in iron-poor