The roots of young maize plants exude large quantities of chemicals called benzoxazinoids or 'BXs' which are known to play a role in helping the plant defend itself against pests above the ...

Iron uptake: the Achilles heel of maize plants. The roots of young maize plants release benzoxazinoids, which bind to iron and form complexes in the soil.

Iron uptake: the Achilles heel of maize plants. The roots of young maize plants release benzoxazinoids, which bind to iron and form complexes in the soil.