ISSN:
1573-5087
Keywords:
Parthenium argentatum
;
rubber production
;
bioregulator
;
uptake
;
transport
;
metabolism
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Abstract The bioregulator 2-(3,4-dichlorophenoxy) ethyldimethylamine was applied to five-month-old summer and winter guayule plants. Uptake of this molecule depended on the presence of viable trichomes and a well-developed cuticle, in the leaves. Winter plants absorbed the bioregulator more successfully than summer plants. The stem proved to be an active absorption site in young plants. Six days after bioregulator application, transport of the molecule was restricted to the lower stem in summer plants, and stem and leaves in winter plants. Transport was governed by the availability and development of conduits. The intact molecule was recovered two days after application but was not detectable after 4 and 6 days indicating that it is metabolized fairly rapidly. The significance of these findings is discussed in terms of the use of bioregulators to stimulate rubber production in guayule plants.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00035017
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