Endogenous biosynthetic precursors of (+)-abscisic acid. IV. Biosynthesis of ABA from [2H(n)]carotenoids by a cell-free system from avocado

Australian Journal of Plant Physiology

Volumn 24, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 715-726

  Lee, H S ^a   Milborrow, B V ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

Author keywords

9' cis neoxanthin; Abscisic acid; Avocado; Biosynthesis; Carotenoids; Cell free

Indexed keywords

EID: 0031406985     PISSN: 03107841     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/PP96100     Document Type: Article

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