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. 1975 Dec;56(6):826-9.
doi: 10.1104/pp.56.6.826.

Effect of Gibberellic Acid, Kinetin, and Ethylene plus Carbon Dioxide on the Thermodormancy of Lettuce Seed (Lactuca sativa L. cv. Mesa 659)

R D Keys  1 , O E Smith, J Kumamoto, J L Lyon
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Effect of Gibberellic Acid, Kinetin, and Ethylene plus Carbon Dioxide on the Thermodormancy of Lettuce Seed (Lactuca sativa L. cv. Mesa 659)

R D Keys et al. Plant Physiol. 1975 Dec.

Abstract

The effects of gibberellic acid and kinetin with ethylene plus carbon dioxide on the thermodormancy of lettuce seeds (Lactuca sativa L. cv. Mesa 659) at 35 C in the dark were studied. The combination of gibberellic acid plus kinetin with ethylene plus carbon dioxide was most effective in overcoming thermodormancy in these Great Lakes type seeds, alleviating any induced light requirement. Gibberellic acid action required at least a minimal level of ethylene plus carbon dioxide. Kinetin action was independent of ethylene plus carbon dioxide but interacted with the gases when the gases were added. A schematic representation of the interaction is presented.

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