Growth and Development in the Young Tomato: III. THE EFFECT OF NIGHT AND DAY TEMPERATURES ON VEGETATIVE GROWTH

Tomato seedlings were grown in a 12-hour day at constant andalternating day and night temperatures ranging from 10°to 30° C. The pattern of results was similar at light intensitiesof 400 and 800 f.c. The maximum rate of dryweight accumulationoccurred at a constant temperature close to 25° C. The effectsof day and night temperatures on total dry weight showed a considerabledegree of independence. The optimum day temperature was 25°C irrespective of the night temperature; the optimum night temperatureincreased from 18° to 25° C over the whole range ofday temperature. On average, day temperature affected totaldry weight twice as much as night temperature. High night temperaturesto some extent compensated for low day temperatures. The optimumday and night temperatures for leaf growth were both 25°C. On average day temperature affected leaf growth one and ahalf times as much as night temperature. By 12-hourly sampling it was shown that the cotyledons and leavesgrow throughout both day and night and that high night temperatureaccelerates nocturnal growth (cotyledons by cell expansion,young leaves by cell multiplication). Plants having receivedonly one night at 25° C, as compared with 15° C, showa slightly greater assimilation during the following light period,apparently as a consequence of increased photosynthetic surface.The respiratory loss in dry weight during darkness was not significantlyaffected by temperature over the range 15–25° C.     

The Effect of Temperature on the Production and Abscission of Flowers and Pods in Snap Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

The effect of temperature on production and abscission of flowerbuds, flowers and pods was studied in a determinate snap-beancultivar (cv. Tenderette). Under moderate temperature (e.g.27/17°C) the onset of pod development was associated withcessation of flower bud production and with enhanced abscissionof flower buds. Raising night temperature from 17°C to 27°Cstrongly reduced pod production, mature pod size and seeds perpod, while an increase in day temperature from 22°C to 32°Chad smaller and less consistent effects. Pod production underhigh night temperature was not constrained by flower productionsince 27°C at night promoted branching and flower bud appearance.Under 32/27°C day/night temperature the large reductionin pod set was due to enhanced abscission of flower buds, flowersand young pods ( 3 cm). Flowers had the highest relative abscissionfollowed by young pods and flower buds. Therefore, the onsetof anthesis and of pod development were the plant stages mostsensitive to night temperature. Pods larger than 3 cm did notabscise but usually aborted and shrivelled under high nighttemperature. The effects of 32/27°C were not due to transientwater stresses and were observed even under continuous irrigationand mist-spraying. High temperature, flower production, pod set, seed set, abscission, snap bean, Phaseolus vulgaris L, Tenderette     

THE EFFECT OF SHORT PERIODS OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DURING DAY AND NIGHT PERIODS ON PEA YIELDS

Karr , E. J. (Ohio State U., Columbus), A. J. Linck , and C. A. Swanson . The effect of short periods of high temperature during day and night periods on pea yields. Amer. Jour. Bot. 46(2) : 91-93. Illus. 1959.—The effect of high temperatures during periods of relatively short duration (3-4 days) at various stages following anthesis at the first bloom node was studied in relation to yield of peas at this node. Except for the periods of differential temperature treatments, the plants were maintained in a standard environment room (24°C., light, 12 hr.; 15°C., darkness, 12 hr.). Three different temperature regimes during the treatment periods were studied: high day temperature—standard night temperature (32°—15°C.) ; standard day temperature—high night temperature (24°—30°C.) ; and high day and night temperatures combined (32°—30°C.). The data reveal the existence of a relatively well-defined thermal-sensitive period, with maximal sensitivity to high day temperatures occurring at about 9-11 days from full bloom, and maximal sensitivity to high night temperatures occurring about 6-9 days from full bloom. High night temperatures proved more critical, resulting in a maximal reduction of 25% in yield, as opposed to about 8% for high day temperatures. The effect of high day and night temperatures combined tended to be roughly additive.     

Carbon Budget in Tomato Plants as Affected by Night Temperature Evaluated by Steady State Feeding with 14CO2

A semi-closed system to label with ¹⁴C and trace photoassimilatesunder steady state conditions is described. It was used to elucidatethe effects of night temperature on the carbon budget of tomato The third leaf kept at 25 °C in 8 h light of 36 W m^–1(PAR) assimilated 13·77 mg C . d^–1. By the endof the photoperiod, 46% of the carbon assimilate was exportedto the sinks, out of which 27% was respired and 19% was accumulatedin the sinks, respectively The plants were then kept in the dark for 16 h at 15, 20, 25and 30%C. The export in the night-time increased with nighttemperature, reaching 18–27% of the carbon assimilated.Thus, the total export in a whole day amounted to 63–72%of the carbon assimilated, out of which 35 and 42% were lostby respiration and 29 and 31% was accumulated in the sinks at15 and 30 °C, respectively. Thus, accumulation in the sinksdiffered little with night temperature, while that in the sourceleaf, and hence the total accumulation, decreased with increasingnight temperature The export started early in the morning and was much greaterin the light than in the dark. In addition, the day/night ratioof export was lower at higher night temperatures The percentage distribution of ¹⁴C-assimilates to the lowerparts decreased, while that to the upper parts increased withincreasing night temperature. The calculated respiratory lossin individual sinks seemed to correspond to the distributionpattern of ¹⁴C-assimilates Carbon budget, 14C, ¹⁴C steady state feeding, translocation, respiration, assimilate distribution, temperature, tomato     

Response of ovule development and post-pollen production processes in male-sterile tomatoes to chronic, sub-acute high temperature stress

In order to determine the effects of high temperature on ovuledevelopment and reproductive processes subsequent to pollenproduction, nine day/night temperature combinations were imposedover a 9 month period as four separate experiments, each withthree treatments, including one common treatment. In order toeliminate known effects of high temperatures on pollen productionand stylar position, high temperature treatments were appliedonly to male-sterile tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.).Pollen was obtained from male-fertile plants given optimal growthconditions. This allowed comparison of mean daily temperaturesfrom 25–29 C; day/night temperature differentials (DIFs)of 2, 6, and 10C; day temperatures of 28, 30 and 32C at nighttemperatures of 22, 24, and 26C; and night temperatures of22, 24 and 26C at day temperatures of 28, 30 and 32C. Averageweight per fruit and flower number did not demonstrate a consistentpattern of response to high temperature. Other reproductivecharacteristics (% fruitset, total number and weight of fruitper plant, and seediness index) decreased as mean daily temperaturerose from 25C to 26C and from 28C to 29C. The primary parameteraffecting these variables was mean daily temperature, with daytemperature having a secondary role. Thus, in determining reproductiveresponses of tomato to temperatures within this range, day temperature,night temperature and DIFs do not need to be considered independentlyof their effect on mean daily temperature. If this relationshipholds true in other species, and for pre-pollen production pro-cesses as well, modelling the effects of projected climate changeshould be simplified. Key words: Global climate change, therrnotolerance, stress resistance, ovule development, pollination     

Day and Night Temperature Control of Floral Induction in Stylosanthes guianensis var. guianensis cv. Schofield

Floral initiation in seedlings of Stylosanthes guianensis var.guianensis cv. Schofield grown at a photoperiod marginal forflowering (12–11.75 h) was promoted by a combination oflow day (25 °C) and low night (16 or 21 °C) temperatures,and completely inhibited by a 35 °C day temperature. Additionally,earliness of floral initiation under naturally decreasing daylengthwas negatively related to temperature regime over the range35/30 to 20/15 °C (day/night). Stylosanthes guianensis var, guianensis, flowering, temperature, photoperiod, short-day plant     

Photoperiod and Temperature Effects on Late Developmental Stages of Stylosanthes guianensis

Seedlings of Stylosanthes guianensis var. guianensis cv. Cookand S. guianensis var. pauciflora cv. Bandeirante were defoliatedand placed in a naturally lit glasshouse at 23/18 °C, 28/23°C or 33/28 °C (day/night). After exposure to 14 h daysand after floral induction with 30 cycles of 11 h, plants wereallocated to 11, 12, 13 or 14 h during flowering and seed formation. Floral initiation occurred after 10–15 short-day cycles.Flower appearance was hastened by warm temperatures and spikenumber per plant at 20 d after flower appearance was negativelyrelated to temperature and greater in Cook than in Bandeirante.Exposure to 13- and 14-h days reduced the continued differentiationof inflorescences in Bandeirante, and in Cook in warm temperatures.Floret number per spike was greatest at 23/18 °C and a higherproportion of florets aborted in Bandeirante at 33/ 28 °C.Variations in seed setting of the bi-articulate loment of Bandeiranteare described. Highest potential seed yield occurred if afterfloral induction 11 or 12 h days were maintained with 23/18°C or 28/23 °C temperatures. Photoperiod, temperature, development, Stylosanthes guianensis, flowering     

The Effect of Temperature on the Production and Abscission of Flowers and Pods in Snap Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

The effect of temperature on production and abscission of flowerbuds, flowers and pods was studied in a determinate snap-beancultivar (cv. Tenderette). Under moderate temperature (e.g.27/17 °C) the onset of pod development was associated withcessation of flower bud production and with enhanced abscissionof flower buds. Raising night temperature from 17 °C to27 °C strongly reduced pod production, mature pod size andseeds per pod, while an increase in day temperature from 22°C to 32 °C had smaller and less consistent effects.Pod production under high night temperature was not constrainedby flower production since 27 °C at night promoted branchingand flower bud appearance. Under 32/27 °C day/night temperaturethe large reduction in pod set was due to enhanced abscissionof flower buds, flowers and young pods (< 3 cm). Flowershad the highest relative abscission followed by young pods andflower buds. Therefore, the onset of anthesis and of pod developmentwere the plant stages most sensitive to night temperature. Podslarger than 3 cm did not abscise but usually aborted and shrivelledunder high night temperature. The effects of 32/27 °C werenot due to transient water stresses and were observed even undercontinuous irrigation and mist-spraying. High temperature, flower production, pod set, seed set, abscission, snap bean, Phaseolus vulgaris L., cv. Tenderette     

Fruit Number in Relation to Pollen Production and Viability in Groundnut Exposed to Short Episodes of Heat Stress

Hot days and warm nights are important environmental factorslimiting fruit yields of groundnuts in the semi-arid tropics.The objective of the present research was to quantify the effectsof short episodes of heat stress on pollen production and viability,and fruit yield. Plants of cultivar ‘ICGV 86015’were grown at a day/night temperature of 28/22 °C from sowinguntil 9 d after flowering. Cohorts of plants were then exposedto a factorial combination of four day (28, 34, 42 and 48 °C)and two night (22 and 28 °C) temperatures for 6 d. Thereafter,all plants were maintained at 28/22 °C until final harvest9 d later. Number of flowers per plant (FN), the proportionof flowers setting pegs (fruit-set), the number of pegs andpods per plant (reproductive number, RN_t), pollen productionper flower and pollen viability were determined during the 6d stress period. There were strong negative linear relationsbetween day temperature over the range of 28 to 48 °C andFN (slope, -1.1 °C^-1), fruit-set (-2.8% °C^-1), RN_t(-0.90°C^-1), and pollen production (-390 °C^-1) and viability(-1.9% °C^-1). Warmer night temperature (28 vs. 22 °C)had no effect on FN, but reduced fruit-set (31 to 19%), RN_t(8to 5), and pollen production (4389 to 2800) and viability (49to 40%). There were no significant interactions between dayand night temperature. Reduced fruit-set was a consequence offewer pollen grains and reduced pollen viability. The thresholdday temperature for pollen production and viability was 34 °Cand there were strong negative linear relations between bothpollen production and pollen viability and accumulated temperature>34 °C. Copyright 1999 Annals of Botany Company Arachis hypogaea L., fruit-set, groundnut, heat-stress, peanut, pollen viability, pollen production, temperature.     

The Effect of Temperature on Leaf Appearance in Rice

Temperature is the principal environmental determinant of cropleaf appearance. The objective of this study is to analyse whetherthere are different effects of day temperature (T_D) and nighttemperature (T_N) on main-stem leaf appearance in rice (OryzasativaL.). Plants of 12 rice cultivars were grown at five constant temperatures(22, 24, 26, 28 and 32 °C) and four diurnally fluctuatingtemperatures (T_D/T_N: 26 /22, 30 /22, 22 /26 and 22 /30 °C)with a constant photoperiod of 12hd^-1. The leaf appearance onthe main stem was measured. A constant change in leaf appearance rate was observed duringontogeny. The relation between the number of emerged leavesand days from seedling emergence was described by a power-lawequation with only one cultivar-specific parameter. Values forthis parameter were estimated for the five constant temperaturetreatments, and the relation between this parameter and temperaturewas quantified by a nonlinear model. Leaf appearance for thefour fluctuating temperature treatments could be accuratelypredicted on the basis of these relations in each cultivar.This indicated that there were no specific effects ofT_DandT_Nonleaf appearance in rice, in contrast with phenological developmentto flowering. The optimum temperature for leaf development wasfound to be substantially higher than for development to flowering. The final main-stem leaf number differed with diurnal temperatureconditions. When a diurnal temperature delayed flowering, itincreased the leaf number as well. This might explain whyT_DandT_Nhada different effect on development to flowering but not on leafdevelopment. Oryza sativa; rice; leaf appearance; leaf number; day and night temperature     

Leaf senescence and grain filling affected by post-anthesis high temperatures in two different wheat cultivars

High temperature is a major factor affecting grain yield and plant senescence in wheat growing regions of central and east China. In this study, two different wheat cultivars, Yangmai 9 with low-grain protein concentration and Xuzhou 26 with high-grain protein concentration, were exposed to different temperature regimes in growth chambers during grain filling. Four day/night temperature regimes of 34°C/22°C, 32°C/24°C, 26°C/14°C, and 24°C/16°C were established to obtain two daily temperatures of 28 and 20°C, and two diurnal day/night temperature differences of 12 and 8°C. Concentration of a lipid peroxidation product malondialdehyde (MDA), activities of the antioxidants superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), chlorophyll concentration (SPAD) in flag leaves and kernel weight were determined. Results show that activities of SOD and CAT in leaves increased markedly on 14 days after anthesis (DAA) for the high-temperature treatment (34°C/22°C) and then declined. As a result, MDA concentration in leaves increased significantly under high temperature (34°C/22°C and 32°C/24°C). Compared with optimum temperature treatment, high temperature reduced the concentration of soluble protein and SPAD values in flag leaves. Grain-filling rate increased slightly initially, but decreased significantly during late grain filling under high temperature. As a result, final grain weight was reduced markedly under high temperature. Decreases in the activities of SOD and CAT and increases in MDA concentration in leaves were more pronounced with a 12°C of day/night temperature difference when under high temperatures. Kernel weight was higher under 12°C of day/night temperature difference under optimum temperatures (24°C/16°C and 26°C/14°C). The responses to high-temperature regimes appeared to differ between the two wheat cultivars with different grain protein concentrations. It is concluded that a larger diurnal temperature difference hastened the senescence of flag leaves under high-temperature conditions, but retarded senescence under optimum temperature treatments of 26°C/14°C and 24°C/16°C.     

Partitioning of [14C]sucrose and Acid Invertase Activity in Reproductive Organs of Pepper Plants in Relation to Their Abscission Under Heat Stress

The effect of heat stress on processes related to carbohydratepartitioning was investigated in young bell pepper (Capsicumannum L. cv. Maor) plants in relation to abscission of theirreproductive organs at different stages of development. None of the reproductive organs abscised after 5 d in a normalday/night temperature regime (25/18 °C). With a temperatureregime of 35 °C day, 25 °C night, abscission occurredin only a small portion of the flower buds and none of the flowersand fruitlets. However, when temperatures in the day and nightwere reversed (25/35 °C, day/night) all the buds and someof the flowers abscised during that time period. The young fruitat the first node did not abscise under any temperature regime.The abscission rate of the flower buds was reduced under heatstress if the developing fruit at the first node had been removed. High temperature during either the light or dark periods reducedthe export of [¹⁴C]sucrose from the source leaf (fed for 48h with [¹⁴C]sucrose). Both heat stress and fruit presence reduced the relative amountof [¹⁴C]sucrose which was exported to the flower buds, flowersand roots. Likewise, these treatments reduced the concentrationof reducing sugars in the reproductive organs. Concomitantly,the heat stress and fruit presence on the first node reducedthe activity of soluble acid invertase in the flower buds andthe roots, but not in young leaves. Overall, the results show that heat stress causes alternationin sucrose distribution in the plant, but may also have specificeffects on metabolic activities related to sucrose import andutilization in flower buds and flowers which in turn may enhancetheir abscission. Bell pepper, (Capsicum annuum L. cv. Maor), abscission, acid invertase, heat stress, reproductive organs, sink leaves     

Floral initiation under continuous light in Pharbitis nil, a typical short-day plant

Seedling-cuttings of Pharbitis nil, a typical short-day plant,initiated floral buds under continuous light of 2200–2400lux at 24–26?C. When cultured under poor-nutritional conditions,the node bearing the first floral bud was as low as the 4thone. A close relation between floral initiation under continuouslight and retarded vegetative growth was observed. (Received September 28, 1973; )     

Effects of Irradiance and Temperature on Flowering of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. in Continuous Light

The short-day plant Chrysanthemum morifolium cv. Polaris initiatedflower buds in all irradiances of continuous light from 7.5to 120 W m^–2. As the irradiance increased, the transitionto reproductive development began earlier and the number ofleaves initiated before the flower bud was reduced. The autumn-floweringcultivars Polaris and Bright Golden Anne, and the summer-floweringGolden Stardust were also grown in continuous light at differenttemperatures; all initiated flower buds at temperatures from10 to 28 °C but only the buds of Golden Stardust developedto anthesis and then only at 10 and 16°C. Flower initiationbegan earliest at 16–22 °C, and the number of leavesformed before the flower bud was increased at 28°C. GoldenStardust was exceptional in that the number of leaves formedwas also increased at 10 °C. Axillary meristems adjacentto the terminal meristem initiated flower buds rapidly at 10°C but not at 28 °C in all three cultivars. These resultsare discussed in relation to the autonomous induction of flowerinitiation and the effects of the natural environment on floweringof chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat, flowering, irradiance, temperature     

Some Effects of the Environment on the Temperature of Tobacco Leaves in Field Plots in Rhodesia

Temperatures of field-tobacco leaves, at different heights andorientated in different directions, were continuously recordedduring three periods with resistance thermometers in the proximaland distal parts of the upper tissue of the main leaf veins.The temperature of leaves, relative to that of the air at thesame height (RLT), was positive during daylight and negativeat night; sheltered leaves were sometimes warmer than the airall day. Maximum and minimum individual RLT values, between09.00 and 16.00 hours, were +18° C and –4° C atair temperatures of 25–28° C. At night, maximum andminimum RLT values were between +0.2° and –3.0°C. Leaves facing NE were warmer in the morning thatn those facingNW or SW, but were cooler in the afternoon. Distal parts ofleaves were cooler than proximal parts and upper leaves werecooler than lower ones at night: Mean daily maximum RLT wasgreatest in lower leaves and mean daily minimum RLT was smallestin upper ones. During daylight, exposure to solar radiation had the greatesteffect on RLT: proximal parts of leaves were affected most byair temperature and humidity, and distal parts by cloud cover.At night, and often in the evenings, RLT depended largely oncloud, humidity, and leaf cover, all of which affected re-radiation:correlations between RLT and these environmental factors werefound more often with distal than with proximal parts of leaves.     

Tuberization in Potato at High Temperatures: Responses to Gibberellin and Growth inhibitors

The responses of potato plants (Solanum tuberosum L., cv. Sebago)to high temperatures (32 day/28 C night or 32/18 °C) andgibberellin are similar, in that they promote haulm growth andsuppress tuber production, whereas low temperatures (22/18 °C)abscisic acid and CCC have the opposite effect, promoting tuberproduction and reducing the growth of the haulms. The inhibitoryeffect of the high temperatures on tuber production, under aphotoperiod of 14 h, was almost completely reversed in theseexperiments by the application of CCC, and partly reversed byABA. Single-leaf cuttings from plants grown at the various temperaturesand chemical treatments responded in the same way as the wholeplant. It is suggested that both haulm growth and tuber initiationare influenced by a common hormonal control, and that temperatureexerts its influence by altering the balance between the levelsof endogenous gibberellins and inhibitors. These substancesapparently act directly on the stolon tip, rather than throughtheir general influence on haulm growth. Solanum tuberosum L., potato, tuberization, temperature response, gibberellin, abscisic acid, 2-chloroethyltrimethylammonium chloride (CCC)     

Physiological factors limit fruit set of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) under chronic, mild heat stress

The effects of chronic, mild heat stress on fruit set, fruit production, release of pollen grains, photosynthesis, night respiration and anther dehiscence were examined in tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) differing in high‐temperature sensitivity. Plants were grown under three temperature regimes: (1) 28/22 or 26/22 °C (optimal temperature); (2) 32/26 °C (high temperature); and (3) 32/26 °C day/night temperatures relieved at 28/22 °C for 10 d before anthesis, then returned to 32/26 °C (relieving treatment). FLA 7156 was the only cultivar with fruit set at 32/26 °C. All five cultivars, however, had fruit set under the relieving treatment (RT). The longer the relief, the higher the percentage of fruit set. Longer periods of relief also increased the number of pollen grains released, and linear regression analysis showed a significant relationship between the number of pollen grains released and the percentage of fruit set. Germination of pollen grains was also lowered in high‐temperature‐grown plants. The number of pollen grains produced, photosynthesis and night respiration did not limit fruit set under chronic, mild heat stress, however. This suggested that cultivar differences in pollen release and germination under heat stress are the most important factors determining their ability to set fruit.     

The Effects of Temperature upon Seed Development in Three Species of Forage Grasses

The effects of three temperature regimes, 25°C day/20°Cnight, 20°C day/15°C night and 15°C day/10°Cnight upon seed development in S.22 Italian ryegrass, S.24 perennialryegrass, S.215 meadow fescue and a Swiss ecotype of meadowfescue were investigated. The largest ovaries and largest seedswere obtained from the 15/10°C environment and floret fertilitywas greatest at 20/15°C. The largest seed weight per inflorescencewas at 20/15°C, except for the Swiss ecotype of meadow fescuewhere it was greatest at 15/10°C. The percentage germinationwas highest from those seeds developed at 25/20°C and thiswas particularly marked at germination temperatures of 13–20°C.There was a low rate of germination of seeds from the 15/10°Ctreatment, but they produced seedlings with the largest dryweights. It is concluded that year to year temperature differenceswill affect the yield and quality of seed crops of forage grasses.     

Influence of Temperature and Floret Age on Nectar Secretion in Trifolium repens L.

The influence of temperature on nectar secretion in non-pollinatedflorets of Trifolium repens was investigated in growth chambersat 10, 14, 18 and 22°C. The effect of temperature on therate of nectar secretion was significant in all clones. Theoptimum temperature for secretion in three clones varied from10°C for a clone of Icelandic origin, to 18°C in a cloneselected from a Danish variety. Similarly, the average nectaryield varied significantly among clones of different geographicalorigin. One clone secreted two to four times more than othersat 10°C. The optimum day temperature for nectar secretionwas higher when the plants were exposed to low night temperature,presumably a result of decreased night respiration. Nectar accumulatedat the floret base until senescence. Evidence for reabsorptionof nectar was obtained in four clones. Sucrose, fructose andglucose were identified as the major sugars in the nectar. Highnight temperatures led to decreased sucrose percentage in favourof glucose and fructose. The frequency of new florets openingper day was not influenced by temperatures between 10 and 22°Cin one clone, whereas low temperatures significantly decreasedthe number of new florets in another. Few or no modified stomatawere observed in the epidermis of the nectary. The high variationwith respect to nectar secretion at low temperatures, alongwith the high heritability of this quality, suggests that breedingfor high nectar production at low temperature is plausible.The significance of nectar yield in pollination biology is discussed.Copyright1994, 1999 Academic Press Trifolium repens, white clover, nectar, temperature, floret age, flowering, nectary     

Reproductive Anatomy of the Grape-vine (Vitis vinifera L.): Origin and Development of the Anlage and its Derivatives

The origin and development of anlagen (undifferentiated primordia),inflorescences, tendrils and flowers in the grape cv. Shirazhas been investigated by scanning electron microscopy. Anlagenarise terminally by bisection of the apex of the so-called latentbud. The axis of the latent bud is continued by the originalapex and anlagen are displaced laterally. Micrographs presentedhere favour the interpretation of the grape-vine shoot as amonopodium. Anlagen formed distal to the 10th node of container grown vinesformed inflorescence primordia when plants were grown at hightemperatures (33°C day-28°C night). At lower temperatures(21°C day, 16°C night or 18°Cday, 13°C night)anlagen formed distal to the 10th node grew into tendril primordia.At basal nodes anlagen gave rise to shoot primordia. Each branchof the highly-divided inflorescence primordium of Shiraz formsfive flower primordia. Flower development is discussed.