Vacuolar Ca2+/H+ exchanger and Ca2+-ATPase homologues are differentially regulated in tipburn-resistant and susceptible lettuce (Lactuca sativa) cultivars.

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Tipburn is a physiological disorder of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and other leafy crops that causes external and internal leaf discolouration and results in serious quality issues for the fresh produce industry. Tipburn occurrence is difficult to predict and no completely effective control methods exist. This is compounded by poor knowledge of the underlying physiological and molecular basis of the condition, which...

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• Adenosine Triphosphatases
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