Published September 1993 | Version v1
Journal article

Effect of MET on formation and vigor of wheat roots

  • 1. Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou (China). Inst. for Application of Atomic Energy

Description

Effect of MET on the formation and vigor of roots of wheat seedlings were studied. The results showed that 50 ∼ 200 ppm MET inhibited vertical elongation of roots, increased root, shoot ratio and enhanced the formation and vigor of roots. But MET had no effect on the dry weight of roots. The activity of peroxidase was decreased and the proportion of assimilates in roots was increased by MET treatment compared with the control

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Journal Title
Acta Agriculturae Nucleatae Sinica
Journal Volume
7
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 129-133.
ISSN
1000-8551
CODEN
HEXUEE