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Effects of abscisic acid on in vitro growth of cotton fiber

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Abscisic acid (ABA) inhibits in vitro growth of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) fiber and is effective only when applied during the first four days of culture started on the day of anthesis. Abscisic acid causes a small increase in potassium uptake by the ovules and also enhances leakage of potassium from them. During their period of rapid growth, fibers produced by ABA-treated ovules have a higher potassium content and a lower malate content as compared to fibers on untreated control ovules. Results are discussed in the light of earlier reports on the in vitro growth of cotton fiber and effects of abscisic acid on other plant tissues. It is suggested that ABA inhibits fiber growth, in part, by interfering with malate metabolism.

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Abbreviations

ABA:

abscisic acid

GA3 :

gibberellic acid

IAA:

indole-3-acetic acid

TFU:

total fiber units

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  1. R. S. Dhindsa

    Present address: Department of Biology, University of Calgary, T2N 1N4, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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  1. Department of Biology, University of California, 92502, Riverside, California, USA

    R. S. Dhindsa, C. A. Beasley & I. P. Ting

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Dhindsa, R.S., Beasley, C.A. & Ting, I.P. Effects of abscisic acid on in vitro growth of cotton fiber. Planta 130, 197–201 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00384420

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