ISSN:
1399-3054
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Uptake of [15N]-ammonia was more sensitive to UV-B exposure than the total 14CO2 fixation rate of Lithodesmium variabile Takano. Short-term UV-B radiation (15 min) had practically no effect on the kinetics of [15N]-ammonia, whereas there was an effect on [14C]-bicarbonate uptake rate. A significant reduction was found after 30 and 60 min UV-B stress. The time course of photosynthetic uptake of 15NH4Cl at several wavelengths was markedly depressed at shorter wavelengths (irradiation with WG 280). A short-term (11 min) exposure to ultraviolet radiation had no influence on the [14C]-labeled photosynthetic products. However, the [15N]-label of several amino acids and the ratio of [15N]-glutamine to [15N]-glutamic acid varied after irradiation with different ultraviolet wavebands. The results are discussed with reference to UV damage to the key enzymes of nitrogen metabolism.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3054.1987.tb02851.x
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