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Methods for determination of proline in plants.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) - 1 Jan 2010
Abrahám Edit, Hourton-Cabassa Cecile, Erdei László, Szabados László
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Accumulation of proline in higher plants is an indication of disturbed physiological condition, triggered by biotic or abiotic stress condition. Free proline content can increase upon exposure of plants to drought, salinity, cold, heavy metals, or certain pathogens. Determination of free proline levels is a useful assay to monitor physiological status and to assess stress tolerance of higher plants. Here we...
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