Transport of [1-14C]-indole-3-acetic acid in Abies balsamea shoots ringed with Ethrel

Trees ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leif Eklund ◽  
C. H. Anthony Little
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Abies Balsamea ◽  
Indole 3 Acetic Acid

EVIDENCE FOR INDOLE-3-ACETIC ACID IN BALSAM FIR, ABIES BALSAMEA (L.) MILL.

1963 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Clark ◽  
J. M. Bonga
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Paper Chromatography ◽  
Abies Balsamea ◽  
Growth Inhibitor ◽  
Balsam Fir ◽  
Strong Growth ◽  
Inner Bark ◽  
Indole 3 Acetic Acid

An ether-extractable auxin was discovered in the inner bark of balsam fir. Characterization of the auxin by paper chromatography, Avena bioassay, and chromogenic tests indicates that it is indole-3-acetic acid. A strong growth inhibitor was extracted together with the auxin.

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