ISSN:
1573-5087
Keywords:
Beta vulgaris L.
;
storage root development
;
auxin
;
cytokinin
;
ABA
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Abstract The physiological and morphological factors necessary for efficient accumulation of sucrose in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) are considered in relation to potential uses of plant growth regulators to modify the anatomy of storage roots so as to increase sucrose content and yield. The percentage of sucrose in root fresh and dry matter is closely related to root structure. Sugar beet, mangold and chard are three sub-species of Beta vulgaris that differ considerably in their anatomy, assimilate partitioning, sucrose concentration and root dry matter yield. The concentrations of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), abscisic acid (ABA) and cytokinins were measured during the growth of the storage root in each of these cultivars. Correlations were found between the phytohormone levels and the formation of secondary cambia and their subsequent cell division and expansion activity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00027296
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