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A model for the mechanism of stimulation of latex flow in Hevea brasiliensis by ethylene
Author(s) -
OSBORNE DAPHNE J.,
SARGENT J. A.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
annals of applied biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 80
eISSN - 1744-7348
pISSN - 0003-4746
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-7348.1974.tb01488.x
Subject(s) - hevea brasiliensis , ethylene , pisum , biology , etiolation , sativum , botany , horticulture , natural rubber , materials science , biochemistry , composite material , enzyme , catalysis
SUMMARY A model is proposed for ethylene stimulation of latex flow from tapping cuts of Hevea brasiliensis , based on the predicted effects of ethylene on the plasticity and structure of cell walls of the latex vessels. Evidence for the model comes from the effects of ethylene on etiolated shoots of Pisum sativum.