C-S lyase activities in leaves of crucifers and non-crucifers, and the characterization of three classes of C-S lyase activities from oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)

Plant, Cell and Environment

Volumn 22, Issue 5, 1999, Pages 433-445

  Kiddle, G A ^a   Bennett, R N ^a   Hick, A J ^a   Wallsgrove, R M ^a  

^a ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

C S lyases; Enzyme characterization; Glucosinolates; Xenobiotic metabolism

Indexed keywords

ALLIUM CEPA; BRASSICA NAPUS; HORDEUM VULGARE; NICOTIANA TABACUM;

EID: 0033048133     PISSN: 01407791     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-3040.1999.00416.x     Document Type: Article

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