Mitochondrial ascorbate synthesis acts as a pro-oxidant pathway and down-regulate energy supply in plants
J. G. Oliveira, L. M. M. Morales, G. M. C. Silva, D. B. Santana, S. F. Pireda, A. J. D. Cogo, A. S. Heringer, T. R. Oliveira, R. S. Reis, L. A. S. Prado, A. V. Oliveira, V. Silveira, M. Cunha, C. F. Barros, A. R. Facanha, , M. G. Silva
The paper investigates mitochondrial ascorbate synthesis in plants, finding it acts as a pro-oxidant pathway that down-regulates respiratory activity and energy supply.
bioRxiv · Oct 31, 2019 · PreprintPlant Biology