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Phytohormones and structure of cells ofAcer saccharinum seed embryo

Year: 1995

Type: article

Abstract: Endogenous phytohormone levels and cell structure ofAcer saccharinum embryos were studied during seed development. Mature seeds had high water content (50%) and were able to germinate immediately after fruit abscission. The submicroscopic cell structure was similar to the structure of functionally active cells. Free and conjugated indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), abscisic acid (ABA), zeatin riboside and dihydrozeatin content and gibberellin-like substances (GLS) activity were determined during embryo maturation. Decrease in ABA, free IAA and cytokinin levels was observed at the end of maturation. Mature seeds contained considerable amounts of conjugated IAA and had high GLS activity.

Source: Biologia Plantarum

DOI: 10.1007/bf02908837

Authors: L. I. Musatenko, V. A. Berestetsky, N. P. Vedenicheva, V. N. Generalova, G. I. Martyn, K. M. Sytnik

Institutions: National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany

Language: English

Topic: Seed Germination and Physiology

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2020283247