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Title: Comparison of the levels of six endogenous gibberellins in roots and shoots of spinach in relation to photoperiod

Journal Article · · Plant Physiol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.66.4.679· OSTI ID:6761679

This communication describes the distribution of gibberellins (GAs) in roots and shoots of spinach in relation to photoperiod. From previous work shoots were known to contain GA/sub 53/, GA/sub 44/, GA/sub 19/, GA/sub 17/, GA/sub 20/, and GA/sub 29/. We now show by combined gas chromatography-mass spectrometry that roots contain gas chromatography-selected ion current monitoring. Neither GA/sub 17/ nor GA/sub 20/ were detected in root extracts. Analysis by the d-5 corn bioassay also showed no effect of photoperiodic treatment on the levels of GA-like substances in root extracts. Both phloem and xylem exudates had patterns of GA-like activity similar to those found in shoots and roots, respectively. Moreover, foliar application of (/sup 3/H)GA/sub 20/ resulted in the transport of label from the shoot to the roots. Over half of the label in the roots represented unmetabolized (/sup 3/H)GA/sub 20/, indicating that part of the GA/sub 20/ in the phloem is transported to the roots. Consequently, if GA/sub 20/ is made in, or transported to the roots, it is rapidly metabolized in that organ. This is a clear indication that regulation of GA metabolism is greatly different in roots and shoots.

Research Organization:
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-02-1338
OSTI ID:
6761679
Journal Information:
Plant Physiol.; (United States), Vol. 66:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English