L-Ascorbic Acid: A Multifunctional Molecule Supporting Plant Growth and Development
L-Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is as essential to plants as it is to animals. Ascorbic acid functions as a major redox buffer and as a cofactor for enzymes involved in regulating photosynthesis, hormone biosynthesis, and regenerating other antioxidants. Ascorbic acid regulates cell division and growth...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Scientifica |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/795964 |