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Peroxidase Activity, Isoenzymes, and Tissue Localization in Developing Highbush Blueberry Fruit

Year: 1991

Type: article

Abstract: The activity, isoenzymes, and histochemical location of peroxidase were studied in developing highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). Total peroxidase activity increased during development when expressed on a fresh-weight basis, reaching a maximum in red berries and then declining. When peroxidase activity was expressed per berry it did not decline after the red-berry stage. Most of the enzyme was ionically bound to cell walls throughout development, with the number of isoenzymes increasing with maturity. Histochemical localization of peroxidase showed that enzyme activity spread throughout the berry during development.

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.116.5.827

Authors: T.J. Miesle, A. Proctor, L.M. Lagrimini

Institution: The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,500