Title: Effect of lead and mercury on chlorophyll synthesis in mung bean seedlings
Abstract: Germinating seeds of mung bean were treated with different concentrations of lead and mercury. Estimations of δ-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase activity, chlorophyll and protein contents were performed. The metals were found to inhibit δ-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase activity and decrease total chlorophyll content, suggesting the possible regulatory role of the enzyme in chlorophyll synthesis. The δ-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase activity was localized exclusively in chloroplasts.
Publication Year: 1987
Publication Date: 1987-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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