Characterisation and physiological functions of plant natriuretic peptides
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posted on 2002-01-01, 00:00authored byMaryani. Maryani.
Natriuretic peptides are bioactive proteins. In plants, biochemical and physiological studies on these molecules has now revealed that they influence stomatal opening, cell volume and the activity of membrane pumps and their localisation within vascular tissues. Thus they have major roles in maintaining water and solute homeostasis.