A Comprehensive Analysis of Zinc's Role in Plant, Animal, and Human Nutrition

Abstract

The comprehensive investigation of zinc's (Zn) role in plant, animal, and human nutrition is critically examined in this review. It is indisputable that food contains micronutrients. Of all the micronutrients, zinc is an essential one whose value to nutrition is steadily increasing, and its deficiency may be a major factor in the development of the illness. It is an essential micronutrient for the growth of all living things, including humans, plants, and animals. Its absence led to poor outcomes, increased the likelihood and severity of a variety of illnesses, and limited the physical development of humans, plants, and animals. The synthesis of many coenzymes requires zinc, which has three important biotic functions: structural, regulatory, and catalytic. Zn is also essential for the expression of genes. Zinc is used extensively in business and agriculture as fertilizers and to fortify other metals against oxidation. Moreover, zinc plays a number of physical roles; a lack of it would reduce agricultural productivity. By accelerating photosynthesis and lowering oxidative stress, it can help lessen the lethal effects of contaminants on plants. Additionally, zinc gives crops tolerance to conditions including insufficient water.