Abstract
A PREVIOUS communication from one of us (G. B.1) referred to observations on the rate of evolution of respiratory carbon dioxide from leguminous root nodules still attached to the plant. Those observations have been extended and are being published elsewhere. A brief report is presented here of other observations (which will not be continued at present) on detached nodules, made by means of a respirometer designed by one of us (G. F. A.). This apparatus provides concurrent records of oxygen intake and carbon dioxide evolution and is being described in another publication. It is our belief that the only complete figures for the respiratory gaseous exchange of nodules so far published are those of Allison and his collaborators2,3, though recently Wilson4 has recorded observations on oxygen intake. Information concerning respiratory events within the nodule will contribute to an increased understanding of the general metabolism of the nodule, including the process of nitrogen fixation.
Similar content being viewed by others
Article PDF
References
Bond, NATURE, 144, 906 (1939).
Allison, Ludwig, Hoover and Minor, Bot. Gaz., 101, 513 (1940).
Allison, Ludwig, Minor and Hoover, Bot. Gaz., 101, 534 (1940).
Wilson, ‘Biochemistry of Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation” (1940).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
ASPREY, G., BOND, G. Respiration of Leguminous Root Nodules. Nature 147, 675 (1941). https://doi.org/10.1038/147675b0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/147675b0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.