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Amelioration of chilling injury in Phaseolus vulgaris L by GLK-8903.

Author(s) : FLOREZ-NIMEDEZ A. A., LI P. H., SHIN C. C.

Type of article: Article

Summary

GLK-8903, an experimental product whose main ingredient is produced by hydrogenation of a primary alcohol extracted from plants, showed significant potential in protecting bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) plants from chilling injury. The GLK-8903 protection mechanism was assessed by examining several physiological and biochemical responses. The decline in leaf water potential and the increase in osmotic potential caused by chilling exposure to 4 deg C (day/night) were minimized by the application of GLK-8903. Chilling causes an increase in electrolyte leakage, an indication of chilling injury of the plasma membrane. Increased electrolyte leakage was reduced significantly in the GLK-8903-treated plants during chilling.

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  • Original title: Amelioration of chilling injury in Phaseolus vulgaris L by GLK-8903.
  • Record ID : 1994-2943
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. am. Soc. hortic. Sci. - vol. 118 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1993/11
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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