Plant lipoxygenases may be involved in a number of diverse aspects of plant physiology including growth and development, pest resistance, and senescence or responses to wounding. Catalyzes the hydroperoxidation of lipids containing a cis,cis-1,4-pentadiene structure. Binds 1 Fe cation per subunit. Lipid metabolism; oxylipin biosynthesis. Confined to glandular trichomes in flowers. Belongs to the lipoxygenase family.