Endo-beta-mannanase (EC 3.2.1.78) is involved in hydrolysis of the mannan-rich cell walls of the tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) endosperm during germination and post-germinative seedling growth. Different electrophoretic isoforms of endo-beta-mannanase are expressed sequentially in different parts of the endosperm, initially in the micropylar endosperm cap covering the radicle tip and s...

Several compounds closely related to choline and of the structure CHoX-CHo-N+ (CH3)3 * Clare active as plant growth substances when X is a Cl, Br, or = CH2 group (14). Treated plants develop thicker stems, shorter internodes, and intensely dark green leaves (7, 16, 17). The growth changes simulate those caused by exposure of plants to high light intensities, a short photoperiod, and low tempera...

In order to evaluate the effects of priming materials and duration of priming on the seed physiological enhancement and biochemical traits of germination in pumpkin seeds a factorial experiment was conducted based on a completely randomized design with three replications at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili. Treatments were priming with water, NaCl (3%), gibberellic acid (20 mg L-1), and asc...

Crop yield is the ultimate manifestation of all physiological changes crops and external environmental influence. A controlled study was conducted to investigate effects exogenous gibberellin on morphological characteristics formation sesbania pea grown in saline soils. Seeds were presoaked with four levels Gibberellin (GA3) solutions (0, 202.1, 404.2 606.3 µM) for 6 h, then manually direct-sow...

CHD3 is one of the chromatin-remodeling factors that contribute to controlling the expression of genes associated with plant development. Loss-of-function mutants display morphological and growth defects. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying CHD3 regulation of plant development remain unclear. In this study, a rice CHD3 protein, CHR729, was identified. The corresponding mutant line (t48...

Cultures of Azotobacter chroococcum strain A6 were grown for 14 days in a nitrogen-deficient mineral medium, the supernatant fluid and bacteria extracted and examined by paper partition chromatography with two solvent systems which separate authentic gibberellin (GA 3) and indolyl-3-acetic acid (IAA). Gibberellin-like substances were not detected on the chromatograms examined under ultraviolet ...

The 'Chinese lantern' phenotype or inflated calyx syndrome (ICS)--inflated sepals encapsulating the mature berry of Physalis floridana--is a morphological novelty within the Solanaceae. ICS is associated with heterotopic expression of MPF2, which codes for a MADS-box transcription factor otherwise involved in leaf formation and male fertility. In accordance with this finding, the MPF2 promoter ...