Manipulation of ascorbate biosynthesis in Solanum lycopersicum (cv Money maker)

Thesis (MSc (Plant Biotechnology))--University of Stellenbosch, 2010. === ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Vitamin C (ascorbate or AsA) is a secondary metabolite produced in many eukaryotes including yeasts, plants and animals. It plays essential roles as an anti-oxidant and enzyme cofactor, functions as an electr...

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Main Author: Cronje, Christelle
Other Authors: Kossmann, J. M.
Format: Others
Published: Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/5291