Functional role of red (retro)-carotenoids as passive light filters in the leaves of Buxus sempervirens L. : increased protection of photosynthetic tissues?

Red (retro)-carotenoids accumulate in chloroplasts of Buxus sempervirens leaves during the process of winter leaf acclimation. As a result of their irregular presence, different leaf colour phenotypes can be found simultaneously in the same location. Five different colour phenotypes (green, brown, r...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of experimental botany. - 1985. - 56(2005), 420 vom: 21. Okt., Seite 2629-36
1. Verfasser: Hormaetxe, Koldobika (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Becerril, José María, Fleck, Isabel, Pintó, Marta, García-Plazaola, José Ignacio
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2005
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of experimental botany
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Chlorophyll 1406-65-1 Carotenoids 36-88-4