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Plant Proteins

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The plant proteins may be divided into at least two large groups on the basis of mode of occurrence and biochemical function. These groups are respectively the reserve proteins of seeds and the functional proteins of the vegetative organs of the plant.

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Bonner, J. (1950). Plant Proteins. In: Zechmeister, L. (eds) Fortschritte der Chemie Organischer Naturstoffe / Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products / Progrès Dans la Chimie des Substances Organiques Naturelles. Fortschritte der Chemie Organischer Naturstoffe / Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products / Progrès Dans la Chimie des Substances Organiques Naturelles, vol 6. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-7175-2_5

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