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Effect of red light and gibberellic acid on lipid metabolism in germinating spores of the fern Anemia phyllitidis
Authors:Armin R Gemmrich
Institution:Abt. Allgemeine Botanik, Universität Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg, 7900 Ulm, FRG.
Abstract:The spores of the fern Anemia phyllitidis contain abundant quantities of lipid as reserve material. Germination of these spores can be induced either by red light or, even in the dark, by gibberellic acid. The effects of both these factors on lipid degradation, lipase and isocitrate lyase activities, and on the fatty acid composition have been studied in the course of the germination process. During germination in darkness with gibberellic acid, the fatty acid composition remained similar to that in the ungerminated spore. In contrast, when spores were germinated in red light, α-linolenic acid was synthesized. Little activity of lipase and isocitrate lyase could be detected in the dry spore. Red light or gibberellic acid affected a dramatic increase of the activities of these enzymes. Lipid breakdown and lipase activity were more active in red light, however. Permanent stimuli were necessary for growth and complete lipid degradation. Induction of germination simultaneously with both factors revealed an additivity of the effects of red light and gibberellic acid.
Keywords:Fern spore germination  phytochrome  gibberellic acid  lipid mobilization  lipase  isocitrate lyase
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