An action spectrum in the blue for inhibition of germination of lettuce seed |
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Authors: | Dennis Gwynn Joseph Scheibe |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Botany and Molecular Biophysics Program, Washington State University, Pullman, USA |
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Abstract: | Summary Using a 2-h irradiation period at constant quantum irradiance, a complete action spectrum for inhibition of germination of lettuce seed has been obtained. Action maxima were near 470 and 720 nm, the latter being the most active wavelength. It was also shown, under conditions where light inhibition cannot occur, that phytochrome potentiation of germination is maximal at all wavelengths below 700 nm, including the highly active blue region. Evidence was presented for promotion of germination by a 2-h irradiation in the red which cannot be explained on the basis of conversion of phytochrome to the active form.Abbreviations Bl
blue
- FR
far-red, PFR far-red-absorbing form of phytochrome
- R
red
Supported in part by funds provided for biological and medical research by the State of Washington Initiative Measure No. 171 and the Graduate School Research Funds. |
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