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. 1977 Jan;135(1):51-5.
doi: 10.1007/BF00387975.

The role of cotyledons in phototropism of de-etiolated seedlings

J E Shuttleworth  1 , M Black
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The role of cotyledons in phototropism of de-etiolated seedlings

J E Shuttleworth et al. Planta. 1977 Jan.

Abstract

Simulated "phototropic" curvatures caused by differential masking of the cotyledons of de-etiolated seedlings exposed to white light are unconnected with true phototropism. In Cucumis sativus L. and Helianthus annuus L. such curvatures result from a red-light-induced inhibition coming from the exposed cotyledon. True phototropic bending in these species under long-term exposure to fairly high irradiances (as in nature) is a response to blue light. It occurs even when cotyledons are completely covered. These results show that the cotyledons do not perceive the phototropic stimulus and need not be illuminated for phototropism to occur.

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