A Possible Role of Ascorbate in Boron Deficient Radish (Raphanus sativa L. cv. Cherry Belle)

The most apparent symptom of boron deficiency in higher plants is a cessation of growth. Deficiency causes a reduction in ascorbate concentration and the absorption of nutrient ions. Addition of ascorbate temporarily relieves deficiency symptoms. In boron sufficient plants the addition of ascorbate to media causes an increased uptake of nutrients. In an attempt to discover if ascorbate addition to deficient plants causes increased ion uptake, radish plants were grown hydroponically in four different strengths of boron solution. A colorimetric assay for phosphorus was performed both before and after supplementation. Results, however, were inconclusive.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2001

Author dc:creator

• Sedlacek, Theresa D.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Smith, Donald Wiley
• O'Donovan, Gerard A.
• Shanley, Mark S.

• Boron in plant nutrition.
• Radishes.
• Vitamin C.
• radish plants
• boron deficiency
• ascorbate
• nutrient uptake
• higher plants

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• Public
• Copyright
• Sedlacek, Theresa D.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

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oclc: 51225721
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2867/
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