Plant and Cell Physiology · 1966 · 18 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesPlant BiologyPlant SciencesPlant BiochemistryPlant Hormone BiologyPlant PhysiologyGibberellin BiologyHormonal Regulation Of DevelopmentPlant Growth RegulationPrimary GrowthRoot DevelopmentRoot PhysiologyDwarfing MutantsGibberellic Acid TreatmentGibberellin Regulation Of Primary GrowthHormonal Regulation Of Primary GrowthPrimary Root DevelopmentPrimary Root GrowthRoot Development RegulationRoot Growth Regulation
The growth of the primary root of a single gene dwarf mutant of Zea mays L., dwarf-1, is dependent upon gibberellic acid or one of its derivatives as a growth hormone. Moreover, for the root to respond to gibberellin treatment both embryonic and mature tissues must contribute growth stimuli.