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Evidence of the involvement of membrane-bound steroids in the photoperiodic induction of flowering in Xanthium

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Filipin, which interferes with sterol stabilization of phospholipid membrane layers, inhibits the photoperiodic induction of flowering in Xantium; the inhibition is reversed to a large extent by cholesterol.

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  1. Botany Department, Kalyani University, 741235, Kalyani, India

    B. Mitra & S. P. Sen

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We are thankful to Upjohn Co., Kalamazoo, Mich., USA, for the gift of a sample of filipin used in this investigation.

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Mitra, B., Sen, S.P. Evidence of the involvement of membrane-bound steroids in the photoperiodic induction of flowering in Xanthium. Experientia 33, 316–317 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02002801

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