Secondary metabolism: regulation by phosphate and trace elements
- PMID: 744559
- DOI: 10.1007/BF02885582
Secondary metabolism: regulation by phosphate and trace elements
Abstract
Secondary metabolism and cellular differentiation occur within a range of concentrations of phosphate and, in specific taxonomic groups, of zinc, manganese, and/or iron that is much narrower than that permittee for primary metabolism. Possible molecular sites of action of the four elements are reviewed.