Ionic aluminum (Al³⁺) has been well known to be rhizotoxic to most plant species on acidic soils. In this issue, Sun et al. (984‐997) report that Al³⁺ has become an essential element for tea plant growth, through maintenance of DNA integrity in root meristematic cells.

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封面图片：茶树对酸性土壤的适应

众所周知，离子铝（Al ³⁺）对酸性土壤上的大多数植物具有根际毒性。在本期中，Sun等人。（984‐997）报告称，Al ³⁺通过维持根分生组织细胞的DNA完整性，已成为茶树生长的重要元素。