The leaf is a sink for nitrogen and mineral nutrients during the early stages of leaf development. However, the leaf becomes a nutrient source once leaf senescence begins. K, N, P, S and metals are mobilized from yellowing leaves to new growth or
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* E-mail corresponding author: Amasino@biochem.wisc.edu