Phosphate Ion as a Promoter Catalyst of Respiration

Phosphate Ion as a Promoter Catalyst of Respiration

In other papers (Lyon, 1923-24, 1927) results have been reported which appeared to show that neutral solutions of sodium or potassium phosphate serve to catalyze the enzymatic production of CO2 by plant tissues. The oxidising enzymes involved were those of Elodea canadensis, wheat seedlings, and potato tubers, the latter studied only in aqueous extracts. We shall now present additional proof of...

Phosphate supply as a promoter of tolerance to arsenic in pearl millet

Many soils are contaminated by heavy metals, with arsenic posing serious environmental threat. Enrichment of soil with phosphate is believed to reduce the arsenic toxicity. However, only a few attempts have already been conducted towards understanding the precise role of phosphate in controlling As toxicity. Moreover, there is no adequate information on the effect of phosphate on As-induced...

Production of 1-Butene via Selective Ethylene Dimerization by Addition of Bromoethane as a New Promoter to Titanium-Based Catalyst in the Presence of Tetrahydropyran Modifier and Triethylaluminum Co-Catalyst

Phosphate: the Silent Challenge

Phosphorus (P) is one of the most vital elements for all living organisms which acts as aconstituent of essential biomolecules such as nucleic acids, phospholipids, and phosphosugars,and as a major contributor to almost all metabolic reactions including photosynthesis,respiration, and energy delivery. It is one of the most needed nutrients for plant growth anddevelopment. Despite high levels of...

A Novel Preparation of Zirconium Phosphate Nanoparticle and Its Application in Multi-Component Reactions

A novel method for the preparation of α-zirconium phosphate (ZrP) nanoparticles as an eco-friendly and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst was studied. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) was used as the organic matrix which produced a better dispersion of ZrP nanoparticles. The catalyst was characterized by several physicochemical...