Effect of boron on stomatal opening in epidermal strips of Commelina communis

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Abstract

Boron enhances stomalal opening in epidermal strips of Commelina communis L. under conditions conductive to opening, i.e. light and KCI. This effect is obtained when boron is given together or before KCI application. Since boron increases 86Rb net uptake in both illuminated epidermal strips and illuminated isolated guard cells, it is suggested that boron acts either by reducing potassium leakage or by increasing its uptake, thus leading to increased osmotic potential and, as a result, to stomatal opening.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)302-304
Number of pages3
JournalPhysiologia Plantarum
Volume52
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1981

Keywords

  • Boron
  • Commelina communis
  • Stomatal opening

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Plant Science
  • Cell Biology

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