Role of Oximes in Nitrogen Metabolism in Plants

Abstract

INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 PATHWAYS OF OXIME METABOLISM • . . . . . . . ' . ... . . . . ...... . . .. . . . . . . .... ..... 71 Conversion of Amino Acids to Aldoximes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 72 Conversion of Aldoximes to Nitrites, Cyanogenic Glycosides, and Hydrocyanic Acid 75 Conversion of Aldoximes to Glucosinolates and their Decomposition Products and Nitro Compounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Conversion of Aldoximes and Nitriles to Amides alld Non-Nitrogenous Compounds 79 R Group Modifications of Amino Acids Metabolized via the Oxime Pathway 81 Specificities in the Oxime Pathways.. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 81