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Yessi Pratiwi — January 13, 2009 / 8:01 am
Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the human body, has several important functions. More than 99% of total body calcium is stored in the bones and teeth where it functions to support their structure.
What about Calcium in plants? We know that plants need sixteen chemical elements that are essential for its growth and survival, includes Calcium.
Recently, ScienceDaily reported a new study from Washington State University about Calcium in plants. Researcher said that Calcium builds strong bones, good teeth—and healthy plants, just like it works in human body.
It was explained that Calcium, when bound to a protein called calmodulin, prompts plants to make salicylic acid (SA) when threatened by infection or other danger. In plants, SA acts as a signal molecule that kicks off a series of reactions that help defend against external threats.
In other words, the research reported that the existing Calcium in plants will help it survives against threats from its surrounding. The researchers are still continue working on the study, trying to understand the molecular mechanism connecting the calcium/calmodulin signaling to plant immunity.
Well, who knows, the research can be implemented to improve human immunity also! This is a good news, right?
Source : ScienceDaily, Credit : AdvancedNutrients
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