Isolation and oxidative properties of mitochondria and bacteroids from soybean root nodules |
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Authors: | D. A. Day G. D. Price P. M. Gresshoff |
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Affiliation: | (1) Botany Department, Australian National University, 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia |
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Abstract: | Summary A method for the separation and purification of bacteroids and mitochondria from nodules of soybean roots is described. Cross contamination between these two oxidative fractions was easily assessible by using NADH oxidase and -hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase respectively as specific mitochondrial and bacteroid markers. Bacteroid respiration was characterized by substantial endogenous respiration which could be reduced by keeping plants in the dark prior to isolation, and stimulated by uncoupler or organic acids. Nodule mitochondria readily oxidized external NADH and a range of tricarboxylic acid cycle intermediates, with good respiratory control. A major difference between nodule and root mitochondria was the former's high sensitivity to the inhibitors rotenone and cyanide. This indicates a reduced capacity for non-phosphorylating electron transport in nodule mitochondria, which may be related to the large energy demand during ammonia assimilation in nodule cells. |
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Keywords: | Bacteroids Mitochondria Respiration Root nodules Soybean |
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