Rapid and slow modulation of nitrate reductase activity in the red macroalga Gracilaria chilensis (Gracilariales, Rhodophyta): Influence of different nitrogen sources

Journal of Applied Phycology

Volumn 20, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 775-782

  Chow, Fungyi ^a   De Oliveira, Mariana Cabral ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Enzyme regulation; Gracilaria chilensis; Nitrate reductase; Nitrogen sources; Rhodophyta

Indexed keywords

ALGAE; GRACILARIA; GRACILARIA CHILENSIS; GRACILARIALES; RHODOPHYTA;

EID: 58149263437     PISSN: 09218971     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10811-008-9310-z     Document Type: Article

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