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The Role of Phenolics and Abscisic Acid in Nutsedge Tuber Dormancy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

N. O. Jangaard ,
M. M. Sckerl  and
R. H. Schieferstein
N. O. Jangaard
Affiliation:
Plant Physiology, Biological Sciences Research Center, Shell Development Company, P. O. Box 4248, Modesto, California
M. M. Sckerl
Affiliation:
Plant Physiology, Biological Sciences Research Center, Shell Development Company, P. O. Box 4248, Modesto, California
R. H. Schieferstein
Affiliation:
Plant Physiology, Biological Sciences Research Center, Shell Development Company, P. O. Box 4248, Modesto, California
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Abstract

The phenolic content of purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus L.) and yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus L.) was determined. The major phenolic components were p-coumaric, ferulic, p-hydroxybenzoic, syringic, vanillic, salicylic, proto-catechuic, and caffeic acids, and eugenol. High concentrations of eugenol and salicylic acid inhibited the sprouting of nutsedge tubers. The lack of activity at lower concentrations argues against a major role for these compounds in maintaining nutsedge tuber dormancy. Exogenous abscisic acid inhibited nutsedge tuber sprouting and may be a natural dormancy factor in nutsedge.

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Research Article
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Weed Science , Volume 19 , Issue 1 , January 1971 , pp. 17 - 20
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Copyright © Weed Science Society of America 

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