EFFECT OF FERULIC ACID ON GROWTH AND HYDROLYTIC ENZYME-ACTIVITIES OF GERMINATING MAIZE SEEDS

被引:47
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作者
DEVI, SR [1 ]
PRASAD, MNV [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV HYDERABAD, SCH LIFE SCI, HYDERABAD 500134, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
关键词
ALLELOPATHY; FERULIC ACID; AMYLASE; MALTASE; INVERTASE; ACID PROTEASE; ACID PHOSPHATASE; ZEA-MAYS; GROWTH; ROOT; SHOOT;
D O I
10.1007/BF00981921
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Ferulic acid was tested for its effect on the growth of root and shoot, fresh and dry weights, and hydrolytic enzyme activities of germinating maize seeds. The results showed that root growth was inhibited more than shoot growth. A significant reduction in the activities of hydrolytic enzymes was also observed, which reflects a mechanism of action for the natural growth inhibitors, which may include other phenolic compounds.
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页码:1981 / 1990
页数:10
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