Gibberellic acid (GA) increases fibre cell differentiation and secondary cell-wall deposition in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) culms

S. Lev-Yadun, A. Beharav, R. Di-nur, S. Abbo*

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Abstract

The role of gibberellic acid (GA) in differentiation and secondary cell-wall deposition of fibre cells of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum) culms was studied using applications of GA and chlormequat (a GA biosynthesis inhibitor). In certain genotypes, higher GA levels may increase the number of cortical fibre cell files by changing cell fate from parenchyma to fibre, and induce thicker secondary cell-walls.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)161-165
Number of pages5
JournalPlant Growth Regulation
Volume27
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999

Keywords

  • Cortical fibre cell
  • Gibberellic acid
  • Spring wheat
  • Triticum aestivum

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