Open AccessOxaziclomefone, a New Herbicide, Inhibits Wall Expansion in Maize Cell-cultures without Affecting Polysaccharide Biosynthesis, Xyloglucan Transglycosylation, Peroxidase Action or Apoplastic Ascorbate Oxidation
Author(s) -
Nichola O’Looney,
Stephen C. Fry
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
annals of botany
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.567
H-Index - 176
eISSN - 1095-8290
pISSN - 0305-7364
DOI - 10.1093/aob/mci261
Subject(s) - xyloglucan , cell wall , biology , polysaccharide , apoplast , peroxidase , turgor pressure , biosynthesis , botany , biochemistry , enzyme
Oxaziclomefone (OAC), a new herbicide, inhibits cell expansion, especially in roots and cell-cultures of gramineous monocots. OAC does not affect turgor in cultured maize cells, and must therefore inhibit wall-loosening or promote wall-tightening.
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