Publication Date:
2019-08-14
Description:
The graviresponse of the leaf-sheath pulvinus of oat (Avena sativa) involves an asymmetric growth response and asymmetric processes involving degradation of starch and cell wall synthesis. Cellular and biochemical events were studied by investigation of the activities of related enzymes and changes in cell walls and their constituents. It is suggested that an osmotic potential gradient acts as the driving factor for growth, while wall extensibility is a limiting factor in pulvinus growth.
Keywords:
LIFE SCIENCES (GENERAL)
Type:
Plant Physiology (ISSN 0032-0889); p. 411-416.
Format:
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