Photosynthetic enzyme activities in Vetiveria zizanioides cultivated in temperate climates

M. Maffei; S. Scannerini; G. Berta; M. Mucciarelli

doi:10.1016/0305-1978(95)93657-O

Photosynthetic enzyme activities in Vetiveria zizanioides cultivated in temperate climates

M. Maffei
, S. Scannerini
, G. Berta
, M. Mucciarelli

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Abstract

δ¹³C values, Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase, ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase and glycolate oxidase activities were determined in Vetiveria zizanioides Stapf. (Vetiver) a graminaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical areas. The results obtained allowed us to state that V. zizanioides possessed a C₄ photosynthetic mechanism, which was retained at high levels even when the plant was cultivated in humid-temperate climates.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	27-32
Number of pages	6
Journal	Biochemical Systematics and Ecology
Volume	23
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-1978(95)93657-O
Publication status	Published - Jan 1995
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

C photosynthetic mechanism
PEP-carboxylase
Poaceae
RuBP-carboxylase
Vetiver
Vetiveria zizanioides
glycolate oxidase
temperate climate
δC value

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Photosynthetic enzyme activities in Vetiveria zizanioides cultivated in temperate climates

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