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Fig. 13.11 Proposed MV Chlide b biosynthesis via routes 8 in DDV-LDV-LDDV plant species.
During the light phases of the photoperiod (Adapted from Fig. 6.3 of Chap. 6 )
with other Chl biosynthetic routes that operate during the light phases of the
photoperiod, it is our guess that the putative MV Chl b formed via route 9 is
destined to LHCII and other outer antenna Chl-protein complexes (Fig. 13.12 ).
Biosynthetic Heterogeneity of MV Chlorophyll b in DMV-LDV-LDMV
Plant Species
Monovinyl chlorophyll b is formed via five different biosynthetic routes in
DMV-LDV-LDMV Plant species. These routes are discussed below.
Biosynthesis of MV Chl b from MV Chl a via Route 10 in Greening
DMV-LDV-LDMV Plants During the Light Phases of the Photoperiod
As was observed in DDV-LDV-LDDV plants, in DMV-LDV-LDMV plants,
most of the MV Chl b accumulation takes place during the light phases of the
photoperiod. In route 10, MV Chl b is formed from MV Chl a whichisformedin