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Abstract
Aluminum (Al) is toxic to most plants, especially in acidic soils, where it inhibits root growth and the uptake of water and nutrients. In addition to causing mechanical damage to the root system, Al disrupts the balance of the hormones auxin (Aux) and ethylene, inhibiting cell division and elongation in the roots. On the other hand, some species tolerate Al by exuding organic acids from …