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Fig. 10.3 MV Chl a biosynthesis via routes 10, 0 0 , 13 and 12 in DMV-LDV-LDMV plant species
(Adapted from Fig. 6.4 of Chap. 6 )

10.1.4 Biosynthetic Heterogeneity of MV Chlorophyll
a in DMV-LDV-LDMV Plants

In DMV-LDV-LDMV plant species, MV Chl a can be formed via four different
biosynthetic routes which are discussed below (Fig. 10.3 ).

10.1.4.1 Biosynthesis of MV Chlorophyll via Route

10 in Greening DMV-LDV-LDMV Plants During
the Light Phases of the Photoperiod

a

In photoperiodically-grown DMV-LDV-LDMV plants, during the light phase of
the photoperiod, MV Chlide a is formed from regenerated MV Pchlide a , a reaction