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Photosynthetic rates and the effects of applied gibberellin in some dwarf, semi-dwarf and tall wheat varieties (Triticum aestivum )

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

M. D. Gale ,
Jennifer Edrich  and
F. G. H. Lupton
M. D. Gale
Affiliation:
Plant Breeding Institute, Marts Lane, Trumpington, Cambridge
Jennifer Edrich
Affiliation:
Plant Breeding Institute, Marts Lane, Trumpington, Cambridge
F. G. H. Lupton
Affiliation:
Plant Breeding Institute, Marts Lane, Trumpington, Cambridge
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Summary

Photosynthetic rates of flag blades were measured in eight wheat varieties. The differing rates observed were not correlated with winter or spring habit, plant height or gibberellin sensitivity. The rates were correlated inversely with the flag blade area in these varieties.

Applied gibberellin increased photosynthetic rate and the maximum increase was 17% in the variety with the lowest control rate. However, the varieties did not differ significantly in their response to the hormone.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 83 , Issue 1 , August 1974 , pp. 43 - 46
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1974

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