Chlorophyll a appearance in the dark in higher plants: analytical notes.
The increase in the ratio [chlorophyll a]/[chlorophyll b] which occurs in expanding bean leaves in the dark, is a result of chlorophyll a formation with a concomitant loss in chlorophyll b. The analytical methods for assay of these pigments were examined closely and found to be adequate for this purpose when proper safeguards are taken.
D002734:Chlorophyll / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D000077194:Chlorophyll A; D003624:Darkness; D018515:Plant Leaves; D010944:Plants
D002734:Chlorophyll; C085815:chlorophyll a'; C037184:chlorophyll b; D000077194:Chlorophyll A
CHLOROPHYLL; DARKNESS; PLANTS