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Probing the role of calmodulin in Al toxicity in maize.
Phytochemistry - 1 Oct 2001
Jorge R A, Menossi M, Arruda P
Abstract excerpt
The role of calmodulin on Al toxicity was studied in two maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines, Cat 100-6 (Al-tolerant) and S 1587-17 (Al-sensitive). Increasing levels of Al induced the release of malate at similar rate by roots of both genotypes, while the exudation of citrate, a stronger Al-binding compound, was 3.5 times higher in Cat 100-6 seedlings exposed to 16.2x10(-6) Al(3+) activity. The calmodulin inhibitor...
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