ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Castanospermine
;
phytotoxin
;
glucosidase inhibitor
;
swainsonine
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Castanospermine, 1,6,7,8-tetrahydroxyoctahydroindolizine, has been shown to be a potent dicot phytotoxin. The effective concentration to inhibit root length elongation of dicot roots by 50% is 300 ppb, while the effective concentration against monocot roots is 200 ppm, i.e., 103 times less effective. In contrast swainsonine, 1,2,8-trihydroxyoctahydroindolizidine, is ineffective as an inhibitor of root length elongation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01012418
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