Gibberellin-induced Dormancy in Bulbils of Dioscorea

The sprouting of bulbils of some plants in genus Dioscorea was inhibited by gibberellin (GA) treatment and was promoted by treatment with growth retardants. The results suggest that endogenous GAs in some manner induce and maintain the dormant state in these bulbils.

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Published in:	Planta Vol. 101; no. 1; pp. 91 - 94
Main Authors:	Nagao, M., Okagami, Nobuo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany Springer-Verlag 01-03-1971
Subjects:	Dormancy Gibberellins Plant growth retardants Plants Short Communication Sprouting Tubers
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Summary:	The sprouting of bulbils of some plants in genus Dioscorea was inhibited by gibberellin (GA) treatment and was promoted by treatment with growth retardants. The results suggest that endogenous GAs in some manner induce and maintain the dormant state in these bulbils.
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ISSN:	0032-0935 1432-2048
DOI:	10.1007/BF00387694