Essays about: "Cress"

Showing result 11 - 12 of 12 essays containing the word Cress.

  1. 11. Crystallization attempt of TGG5 andmutant studies of TGG4 myrosinase fromthale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Biology and Forest Genetics (until 131231)

    Author : Carlos Sibrian; [2009]
    Keywords : Myrosinase; glucosinolate; Arabidopsis thaliana; mutant studies; TGG4;

    Abstract : Myrosinase is a glucosidase normally found in plants of the order Capparales and that is involved in the breakdown of glucosinolates releasing toxic breakdown products. Together myrosinase and glucosinolates form a plant defence system that deters pests and herbivores by a barrage of toxic breakdown products. READ MORE

  3. 12. Allelopathic potential in the laurel forest of Tenerife, Canary Islands

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

    Author : Miamaria Runnquist; [2005]
    Keywords : allelopathy; laurel forest; Canary Islands;

    Abstract : Laboratory and field experiments were conducted in order to assess the allelopathic potential of a laurel forest of Tenerife, Canary Islands. Decomposing litter and leaching from leaves or other plant parts can have inhibitory effects on seed germination and seedling growth. READ MORE