Inhibition of plant growth by the tetrapeptide des-arg enterostatin (VPDP).
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Summary, in English
The effect of the tetrapeptide des-arg -enterostatin (Val-Pro-Asp-Pro) on the growth of muang bean, Vigna rodiate, was studied. At a concentration of 0.2mM in the nutrient solution the peptide reduced the growth significantly. Possible mechanisms underlying the growth inhibition are discussed.
Publishing year
1996
Language
English
Publication/Series
Advances in Molecular and Cell Biology
Document type
Book chapter
Publisher
JAI Press Inc.
Topic
- Biological Sciences
Status
Published
Research group
- Appetite Regulation