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The role of exogenous plant regulators in the dormancy of onion bulbs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

M. Abdel-Rahman  and
F. M. R. Isenberg
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Summary

Experiments were conducted to study the effect of plant injection with growth regulators on the dormancy of onion bulbs cv. Elba Globe. Application of abscisic acid induced early senescence of the leaves and prolonged the rest period of the bulbs. This effect was partially overcome by subsequent applications of gibberellin, auxin or cytokinin and totally overcome with the application of a mixture of the three hormones. Maleic hydrazide application prolonged the rest period by inhibiting both sprouting and rooting of the bulbs throughout the storage period. This inhibitory effect was not overcome by the subsequent application of auxin, gibberellin, kinetin, or their combinations. Ethephon application increased rooting of bulbs and partially overcame the effect of abscisic acid on dormancy.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 82 , Issue 1 , February 1974 , pp. 113 - 116
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1974

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