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Isolation of the major germination cue from plant-derived smoke

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: A highly active, heat stable, long lasting compound, 3- methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one (1), that stimulates seed germination was isolated from plant-derived smoke water using bioactivity-guided fractionation. The identification of this natural molecule, the major germination cue from smoke, should now rapidly lead to a more comprehensive understanding of the role of smoke as a promoter of seed germination.

Source: South African Journal of Botany

DOI: 10.1016/s0254-6299(15)30206-4

Authors: J. van Staden, A.K. Jäger, M.E. Light, B.V. Burger, N.A.C. Brown, T.H. Thomas

Institutions: University of KwaZulu-Natal, Stellenbosch University

Language: English

Topic: Seed Germination and Physiology

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,750

Funder: National Research Foundation