The effect of ionic and non-ionic surfactants on the growth, nitrate reductase and nitrite reductase activities of Spirodela polyrrhiza (L.) Schleiden

Inclusion into the medium of 5 mg•dm-3 of non-ionic (ENF) or ionic (DBST) surfactant caused 50-60% inhibition of nitrite reductase MR) activity in S. polyrrhiza. At the same time, increased accumulation of NO2- in the plant tissues and lowering of the total and soluble protein contents were found. D...

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Main Author: Józef Buczek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Polish Botanical Society 2014-01-01
Series:Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae
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Online Access:https://pbsociety.org.pl/journals/index.php/asbp/article/view/3141