ISSN:
1573-5036
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary The distribution of K and Na between root and shoot of intact maize seedlings after absorption periods of increasing length up to 24 hours was determined in three series of experiments. In two additional series the redistribution between root and shoot of K and Na absorbed previously during a period of 12 hours was followed up during the next 12 hours. Concentrations were such that either the specific or both the specific and non-specific mechanism of K-absorption present in this tissue were operative. A high degree of specificity in the transfer to the shoot became apparent, the amount of Na transported to the shoot within 24 hours being negligible in comparison to the amount of K transferred within the same period. For the most part this specificity appeared to be due to the fact that the specific mechanism of K-absorption is especially involved in the supply of K for transfer to the shoot. However, non-specifically absorbed K is also liable to transport to the aerial parts at a much higher rate than Na and, in contrast to Na, the translocation of K continues after the plants have been transferred to K- and Na-free media. A scheme is proposed to explain the phenomena described.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01379466
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