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The role of ascorbic acid in grape berry development

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Analysis of the metabolism of ascorbic acid during berry development with the aim of furthering our knowledge of tartaric acid formation.

Abstract

Ascorbate (Asc, Vitamin C) is a ubiquitous and abundant antioxidant in plants. The biological role of Asc is composed of the following three functions: as an antioxidant (radical scavenger), as enzyme cofactor and a donor/acceptor in electron transport across membranes.

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