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Effect of aeration on the flood-induced formation of adventitious roots and other changes in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

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The effects of flooding, flooding with aeration, and no flooding of the root system on shoot growth was studied in sunflower plants. The responses of shoots appear to be brought about by: (1) The anaerobic condition of the roots which causes stem dwarfing, chlorosis, and petiolar epinasty. (2) The presence of water in excess of field capacity (but not anoxia) around the roots which results in an increase in stem hypertrophy and the formation and growth of adventitious roots.

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Wample, R.L., Reid, D.M. Effect of aeration on the flood-induced formation of adventitious roots and other changes in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). Planta 127, 263–270 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00380723

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Keywords

  • Root System
  • Aeration
  • Anaerobic Condition
  • Adventitious Root
  • Field Capacity