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The level of action of 2,4-D on transcription

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In mature cells, 2,4-D retards transcription when it is applied before3H-uridine incorporation. But transcription is accelerated when it is applied after feeding with3H-uridine. It has been suggested that the action of 2,4-D on transcription is only at the level of initiation.

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  1. Chromosome Research Centre, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, 700019, Calcutta, (India)

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I wish to thank Prof. A.K. Sharma for his valuable suggestions.

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Sen, S. The level of action of 2,4-D on transcription. Experientia 34, 724 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01947282

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