Rhythmic Circumnutation Movement of the Shoots in Phaseolus Vulgaris L |
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Authors: | B Millet D Melin B Bonnet C A Ibrahim J Mercier |
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Institution: | Botany Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Besan?on University, France. |
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Abstract: | The apex of growing stems in twining plants describes a rhythmic movement in space called circumnutation. By the method of orthogonal projections, the position in space of the apex can be determined constantly. The mathematical analysis of data allowed us to determine that far Phaseolus vulgaris L. (cv. Mangetout Blanc de Juillet) grown under constant illumination and temperature (25°C) the period is about 100 min. This movement has been related to rhythmic changes in the osmotic potential of the cells located in the bending zone of the stem for a constant period. These variations are longitudinally and laterally coordinated. Treatment with a solution of LiCI at 7 × 10 'M supplied to the root system induces a lengthening of the period. The effect of the treatment is reversed by K+ ions. From these results we deduce that rhythmic changes of the membranes are implicated in the circumnutation movements of twining plants. |
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Keywords: | Circumnutation bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) osmotic potential Li ultradian rhythm |
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