title: Starch and triacylglycerol metabolism related to somatic embryogenesis in Papaver orientale tissue cultures.
abstract: During somatic embryogenesis in Papaver orientale tissue cultures a permanent starch accumulation and a transient triacylglycerol accumulation were observed. The degradation of the lipids during plantlet development from embryoids was paralleled by an activity increase of the glyoxylate-cycle enzymes malate synthase (EC 4.1.3.2) and isocitrate lyase (EC 4.1.3.1). Fat accumulation and breakdown was interpreted as a reflection of seed formation and germination during normal development.
authors.affiliation: Zellbiologie, Institut für Biologie II der Universität, Schänzlestrasse 1, D-7800, Freiburg i. Br., Federal Republic of Germany.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hara
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Falk
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kleinig