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2022
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Humidity and Light Modulate Oxygen-Induced Viability Loss in Dehydrated Haematococcus lacustris Cells.
Haematoccocus lacustris (previously H. pluvialis) is a desiccation-tolerant unicellular freshwater green alga. During acclimation to desiccation, astaxanthin-rich lipid bodies and low-molecular-weight antioxidants (α-tocopherol, glutathione) accumulate, while the chloroplast area and chlorophyll contents decrease, which may facilitate desiccation tolerance by preventing damage mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Here, we investigated... -
2022
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Does oxygen affect ageing mechanisms of Pinus densiflora seeds? A matter of cytoplasmic physical state.
During desiccation, the cytoplasm of orthodox seeds solidifies into an intracellular glass with highly restricted diffusion and molecular mobility. Temperature and water content govern seed ageing rates, while oxygen (O2) can promote deteriorative reactions. However, whether the cytoplasmic physical state affects involvement of O2 in seed ageing remains unresolved. We... -
2014
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Environmentally induced transgenerational changes in seed longevity: maternal and genetic influence.