Why titanium is a beneficial element for plants

Abstract

Abstract Titanium (Ti) has been considered as an inert element for a long time. However, since the 1930s its promotive effect on plant metabolism has begun to be appreciated. After the first observation, experiments have been conducted which suggest the promotive effects on plant physiology leading us to propose it as beneficial element. This review presents results for establishing the basis for its beneficiality and examines its possible mechanism of action.