Gibberellic Acid Induced Leaf Abscission in the Bean Plant.
Abstract
The action mechanism of gibberellic acid during abscission of bean leaves was studied. Three phenomena that occur during the abscission process were experimentally monitored to ascertain any alteration induced by gibberellic acid: (1) ethylene production, (2) cellulase synthesis, and/or (3) cellulase secretion. No increase in ethylene production was noted. Results show an increase in cellulase synthesis induced by gibberellic acid with a subsequent increase in secretion of this enzyme. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0762111
Entities
People
- Gerald R. Leather
- Leonard E. Forrence