ISSN:
1435-8107
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Abstract The root differentiating properties of various benzyl alcohols were studied using a bean rooting test. The results showed that the methoxy derivatives enhanced rooting more efficiently than did the hydroxy derivatives. Only 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol inhibited rooting, but the addition of IAA at 10−5M nullified the inhibition. Root promotion by the alcohols with a hydroxy group in the o-or p-position was increased by the addition of IAA. Auxin did not modify the rooting stimulation caused by the methoxy derivatives. The position of the methoxy group did not influence the rooting activity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02042239
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