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Role of some oxidative enzymes in root nodules ofTrigonella foenum-graecum

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Levels of superoxide dismutase and peroxidase were found to be lower and that of catalase higher in the nodule cytosol and bacteroids as compared to roots. The significance of these enzymes has been discussed with respect to nitrogen fixation.

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  1. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, M.S. University of Baroda, 390 002, Baroda, India

    C. S. Nautiyal, H. S. Chhatpar & V. V. Modi

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Acknowledgment. This investigation was supported by grants from the Indian Council, of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India.

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Nautiyal, C.S., Chhatpar, H.S. & Modi, V.V. Role of some oxidative enzymes in root nodules ofTrigonella foenum-graecum. Experientia 39, 155–156 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01958870

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