Abstract
3,5-Dihalo-4-hydroxybenzoic acids enhanced adventitious root formation in mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) cuttings. 3,5-Diiodo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid was more active than 3,5-dichloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid, increasing the number of roots formed by about 4-fold. 2,4-Dinitrophenol also enhanced significantly adventitious root formation in mung bean cuttings. The phenolic compounds were active with or without indole-3-acetic acid. The possible mechanism by which these phenolic compounds enhance rooting is discussed.
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Abbreviations
- CCCP:
-
carbonyl cyanide 3-chlorophenylhydrazone
- DIHB:
-
3,5-diiodo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
- DNP:
-
2,4-dinitrophenol
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Riov, J., Yang, S.F. Enhancement of adventitious root formation in mung bean cuttings by 3,5-dihalo-4-hydroxybenzoic acids and 2,4-dinitrophenol. Plant Growth Regul 8, 277–281 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00025397
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