The cloning and characterization of [alpha]-galactosidase present during and following germination of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) seed

• Published in: Journal of experimental botany Vol. 52; no. 359; p. 1239
• Main Authors: Allan Feurtado, J, Banik, Mitali, Derek Bewley, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2001
• Subjects: Lycopersicon esculentum

[alpha]-Galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.22) is present in the embryo, micropylar and lateral endosperm of seeds of tomato during and following germination. Its activity is unchanged even when germination of the seeds is prevented by an osmoticum. It is also present in the developing and mature dry seed. A c...