Summary
Phytoferritin-like particles were found within chloroplasts of senescing Phaseolus leaves. Large quantities of the particles were laid down at an early stage of senescence, and no further deposition occurred. All but a few groups of particles had been removed by the time the leaves turned yellow, this removal taking place at a late stage of senescence which coincided with the release of the vacuolar contents.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Barton, R.: Fine structure of mesophyll cells in senescing leaves of Phaseolus. Planta (Berl.) 71, 314–325 (1966).
Butler, R. D., Simon, E. W.: Ultrastructural aspects of senescence in plants. Advanc. gerontol. Res. 3 (1970).
Hyde, B. B., Hodge, A. J., Kahn, A., Birnsteil, M. L.: Studies on phytoferritin. 1. Identification and localization. J. Ultrastruct. Res. 9, 248–258 (1963).
Peat, A., Banbury, G. H.: Occurrence of ferritin-like particles in a fungus. Planta (Berl.) 79, 268–270 (1968).
Robards, A. W., Humpherson, P. G.: Phytoferritin in plastids of the cambial zone of willow. Planta (Berl.) 76, 169–178 (1967).
—, Robinson, C. L.: Further studies on phytoferritin. Planta (Berl.) 82, 179–188 (1968).
Seckbach, J.: Studies on the deposition of plant ferritin as influenced by iron supply to iron-deficient beans. J. Ultrastruct. Res. 22, 413–423 (1968).
—: Iron content and ferritin in leaves of iron treated Xanthium pensylvanicum plants. Plant Physiol. 44, 816–820 (1969).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Barton, R. The production and behaviour of phytoferritin particles during senescence of Phaseolus leaves. Planta 94, 73–77 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00386610
Received:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00386610