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A critical evaluation of peroxidase profiles inParthenium argentatum

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Specific localization of peroxidases after electrophoresis on nondenaturing polyacrylamide gels is discussed. The use of a multifunctional analysis for the separation of isoperoxidases from polyphenoloxidases is suggested.

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The Guayule Cooperative Programme of the Foundation for Research Development is thanked for its financial support.

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Cress, W.A., Kadir, R. & Van Staden, J. A critical evaluation of peroxidase profiles inParthenium argentatum . Biochem Genet 29, 125–134 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02401807

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