ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Plant cytokinesis
;
lithium
;
caffeine
;
calcium
;
magnesium
;
sodium and potassium
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The biological effects of lithium ions have been studied, using plant cytokinesis in onion root meristems as the experimental model. Lithium induces binucleate cells by inhibiting cell plate formation. Moreover, lithium and caffeine have additive effects on the induction of binucleate cells. Na+, K+, Ca++ and Mg++ antagonize lithium-induced inhibition of cytokinesis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01952228