Sulfate Assimilation
SO42- absorbed by roots
SO42-+ATP+ 8e-+ H+? S2-+4H2O+ AMP+ PPi
Occurs in chloroplast (leaves) & protoplast (roots)
90% of plant sulfur
Mercaptans of onion, garlic, and cabbage
H2S released by trees
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