‘And whose bright presence’ – an appreciation of Robert Hill and his reaction

@article{Walker2004AndWB,
  title={‘And whose bright presence’ – an appreciation of Robert Hill and his reaction},
  author={David Alan Walker},
  journal={Photosynthesis Research},
  year={2004},
  volume={73},
  pages={51-54}
}
  • D. Walker
  • Published 2004
  • Biology
  • Photosynthesis Research
The Hill reaction, its elucidation, and significance is briefly described. Hill oxidants, the role of the methemoglobin reducing factor and its relation to ferredoxin, and the part played by chloroplast envelopes are discussed. 
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