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On the physiology and utilization of vitamin B1 in garden crops. VIII

Year: 1957

Type: article

Abstract: The effect of foliar sprays of vitamin B1 on the photosynthesis of the following four kinds of hor-ticultural plants, namely, sweet potatoes (var. Norin No. 1), kidney beans (var. Masterpiece), potatoes (var. Danshaku) and cabbages (var. Nagaokakohai), have been studied by the method determining the rate of absorption of carbon dioxide by leaves under natural conditions, or of the conventional WARBURG manometry. The conclusion obtained was as follows. The thiamine solution of moderate concentration sprayed on leaves, promoted their photosynthesis.

Source: Journal of the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.2503/jjshs.25.247

Author: T. IIJIMA

Institution: Shinshu University

Language: English

Topic: Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4237456271

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