Calcium oxalate in plants: formation and function.

Vincent R Franceschi, Paul A Nakata

January 2006 Annu Rev Plant Biol

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The collective discussions emphasize the biological functions of calcium oxalate crystals, such as defense against herbivores and calcium regulation, supported by phrases like 'aizsardzība no dzīvniekiem' and references to cellular mechanisms. The tone is informative and somewhat exploratory, with users highlighting insights from the publication, reflecting both interest and acknowledgment of its importance for advancing plant science.

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Most discussions align with the idea that calcium oxalate crystals have important functions in plants, such as defense and regulation, as reflected in supportive comments on crystal roles and formation control.

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Posts show high interest due to the relevance of plant defense and calcium regulation, with many references to mechanisms and potential applications, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

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Several comments delve into the specific functions and mechanisms behind crystal formation, suggesting active curiosity and deeper understanding being sought by the speakers.

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The discussions imply that understanding calcium oxalate crystals could influence plant biology and agricultural practices, although the impact is not explicitly described as transformative but rather significant.

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  • ClimateBook
    @climatebook.bsky.social (Bluesky)

    Here are some references: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15862089/
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  • Liene Spruženiece
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    @guntarskit Ir vairākas teorijas. Galvenās: - Ca regulācija (uzkrāj, kad var, izlieto, kad vajag) - aizsardzība no dzīvniekiem (dažos augos šie kristāli ir kā asas un diezgan lielas adatas [ne ozolos]) - detokss (uzkrāj smagos metālus un skābes) Te labs raksts: https://t.co/swnB0vgs7q
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Abstract Synopsis

  • Calcium oxalate (CaOx) crystals are found across all types of photosynthetic organisms, from tiny algae to large trees, and can accumulate in large amounts.
  • The main roles of CaOx crystals in plants are to regulate calcium levels and to defend against herbivores by making the plants less palatable or harder to eat.
  • The formation of these crystals is carefully controlled by plants through specialized cellular mechanisms, including specific pathways for calcium and oxalic acid, ensuring crystals develop in particular shapes and sizes rather than forming randomly.]