This study, based within the catchment area of the River Frome, an important chalk stream in the south of England, compared ciliated protozoan communities associated with three species of aquatic macrophyte common to lotic habitats: Ranunculus penicillatus subsp. pseudofluitans, Nasturtium officinale and Sparganium emersum. A total of 77 ciliate species were counted. No species-specific ciliate...

ZIP (Zinc-regulated transporter, Iron-regulated transporter-like Protein, ZIP) plays an important role in uptake or transport Zn Fe plants. So studying ZIPs plant can help to elucidate the molecular mechanism for and transportation. Herein, we have cloned a novel transporter gene NoZIP3 from Nasturtium officinale root using rapid-amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) method, evaluated its function ...

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale R. Br.) is a highly nutritious leafy crop with rich health-related phytonutrient profile including secondary plant metabolites such as glucosinolates. This semi-aquatic well-suited for indoor hydroponic cultivation and has growing market its distinctive peppery taste health benefits. We describe trials in three contrasting environments report the changes to mor...