Vitamin C in the walnut (Juglans regia)

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Abstract
Studies on samples of different tissues collected during 3 seasons from J. regia trees growing in several districts around London showed, in the endocarp, remark-ably high concns. (2-3%) of vit. C, which may be used in lignification. This vit. C probably originates mainly in photosynthetic centers in the leaves. Examination of the intervening tissues showed that physiological conditions (acidity, concn. of enzymes and of vit. C) militate against translocation of vit. C as such from leaf to nut. The exptl. findings favor an alternative hypothesis, which will be considered later.

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