Abstract
Nickel is a micronutrient associated with N in enzymatic processes; however, its improper use may cause phytotoxicity. In this chapter, we will discuss initially (i) basic aspects of Ni in the soil; (ii) Ni uptake, transport, and redistribution; (iii) Ni metabolism (reduction and assimilation); (iv) nutritional requirements for Ni in crops; (v) Ni extraction, export, and accumulation by the main crops; (vi) Ni deficiency and toxicity symptoms.
Rafael Ferreira Barreto: Email – rafael.fb@outlook.com; São Paulo State University, Jaboticabal, Brazil
Flávio José Rodrigues Cruz: Email – fjrcpp@outlook.com; Rural Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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de Mello Prado, R. (2021). Nickel. In: Mineral nutrition of tropical plants. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71262-4_17
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