Germination of <i>Pisum sativum</i> L. Seeds Is Associated with the Alternative Respiratory Pathway

Germination of <i>Pisum sativum</i> L. Seeds Is Associated with the Alternative Respiratory Pathway

The alternative oxidase (AOX) is a ubiquinol oxidase with a crucial role in the mitochondrial alternative respiratory pathway, which is associated with various processes in plants. In this study, the activity of AOX in pea seed germination was determined in two pea cultivars, ‘Maravilha d’América’ (...

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Main Authors: Lénia Rodrigues, Amaia Nogales, João Nunes, Leonardo Rodrigues, Lee D. Hansen, Hélia Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
respiration
alternative oxidase (AOX)
calorespirometry
reactive oxygen species (ROS)
oxidative stress
seed viability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/10/1318

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