Year: 1984
Type: article
Abstract: Exposure of mung bean (Vigna radiata [L.] Wilczek cv Jumbo) cuttings to low level red light inhibits dark-induced leaf abscission. A 12-hour daily light requirement for maximum inhibition of abscission was equally effective as a continuous red light treatment or shorter light-dark cycles. Transfer of cuttings from dark to light stopped the abscission process at the time of transfer. The available evidence suggests a light receptor located in the leaves with an abscission inhibitor translocated from lighted leaf to the abscission zone.
Source: PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
DOI: 10.1104/pp.75.1.87
Authors: Dennis R. Decoteau, Lyle E. Craker
Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Language: English
Topic: Light effects on plants
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2144873250