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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2007, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (9): 2-2.

Special Issue: 生物技术

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Advances in Studies on Sulfite Oxidase in Higher Plants

Xia Zongliang, Wang Yongxia, Zhang Xuecai, Ding Junqiang, Wu Jianyu   

  • Online:2007-09-05 Published:2007-09-05

Abstract: Sulfite oxidase (SO), as the fourth member of the molybdenum enzymes, plays important roles in diverse biochemical and physiological processes such as sulfur metabolism in mammals and plants. In this paper, the latest knowledge on structure, biochemical properties and biological function of sulfite oxidase in higher plants is reviewed. In addition, the potential application of SO-engineering plants in improving tolerance to environmental pollutes, such as SO2 gas and acid rain, is also discussed.

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