CHIMIA International Journal for Chemistry · 1981 · 10 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesBiochemistryChemistryFood ChemistryPlant NutritionStructure-activity RelationshipsAmino Acid PropertiesAmino Acid StructureAmino Acid-derived Natural ProductsIron DeficiencyIron NutritionIron BiochemistryPhysicochemical DescriptorsWheat Cultivation
A novel amino acid possessing an iron-chelating activity, 2'-deoxymugineic acid, has been isolated from root washings of water-cultured wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under iron deficient media, and shown to have structure (1) by chemical and physicochemical studies.