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To investigate the alterations in cellular respiratory pathways occurring in potato tuber tissue following slicing.

January 1, 1961PLANT PHYSIOLOGYOpen Access

Changing respiratory pathways in potato tuber slices

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Experimental study observes shifts in respiratory pathways in sliced potato tuber tissue, highlighting metabolic adaptations following cutting.

To investigate the alterations in cellular respiratory pathways occurring in potato tuber tissue following slicing.
Preparation and physiological incubation of excised potato tuber tissue slices.
Measurement of respiratory activity and metabolic pathway utilization over time following slicing.
Tissue slicing triggers a qualitative and quantitative shift in active metabolic and respiratory pathways.
Aerobic respiratory rate increases significantly during aging or aerating of the sliced tuber discs.

Romberger et al. (1961) studied this question.

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Experimental study observes shifts in respiratory pathways in sliced potato tuber tissue, highlighting metabolic adaptations following cutting.