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Chemical Stimulation of Ethylene Evolution and Bud Growth

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

Page W. Morgan ,
Robert E. Meyer  and
Morris G. Merkle
Page W. Morgan
Affiliation:
Department of Plant Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Robert E. Meyer
Affiliation:
Crops Res. Div., Agr. Res. Serv., Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Morris G. Merkle
Affiliation:
Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
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Abstract

A formulation containing 2-chloroethanephosphonic acid, its ethyl ester and anhydride (hereafter referred to as 66-329), caused defoliation and, subsequently, growth of inactive basal buds of honey mesquite [Prosopis juliflora var. glandulosa (Torr.) Cockerell]. With huisache [Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd.], the same treatments increased the number of branches and leaves per node; however, apical buds often were killed. Application of 66-329 to mesquite increased the release of ethylene to levels in the experimental system which were physiologically active. Bud release by 66-329 appeared to be mediated by ethylene. Treatments that induce growth of basal and lateral buds of woody plants may allow the killing of more plants by subsequent herbicide application.

Type
Research Article
Information
Weed Science , Volume 17 , Issue 3 , July 1969 , pp. 353 - 355
Copyright
Copyright © 1969 Weed Science Society of America 

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