introduction: in iran, tuberose is ranked the forth after gladiolus, rose and carnation. these flowers are known as high quality products among which maximum exportation belongs to tuberose and gladiolus. in plant cultivation and development, adequate provision of nutrients is of crucial importance. tuberose needs plenty of nutrients to obtain the desirable quality and flowering. hence, tuberos...

Identification of flavonoid 3'-monooxygenase establishes another reaction in the biosynthesis of flavonoid compounds in maize (Zea mays L.). The flavonoid 3'-hydroxylase was obtained as a microsomal enzyme preparation by buffer extraction of 5 day old maize seedlings and ultracentrifugation. Seedlings were exposed to light 24 hours prior to enzyme extraction. The extraction buffer required the ...