FERRITIN 1 (FER1) encodes a chloroplastic protein with ferroxidase
activity that stores iron in a soluble, non-toxic, readily
available form. Ferritins convey tolerance to iron overloading as
demonstrated by loss of function mutants with a sensitivity to
iron. Mutants also demonstrated smaller leaves, increased
susceptibility to oxidative stress, and decreased carbon dioxide
fixation.
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