A Possible Role of Ascorbate in Boron Deficient Radish (Raphanus sativa L. cv. Cherry Belle) Page: 2
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Sedlacek, Theresa D., A Possible Role of Ascorbate in Boron Deficient Radish
(Raphanus sativa L. cv. Cherry Belle). Master of Science (Molecular Biology), August
2001, 53 pages, 2 tables, 8 illustrations, references, 127 titles.
The most apparent symptom of boron deficiency in higher plants is a cessation of
growth. Deficiency causes a reduction in ascorbate concentration and the absorption of
nutrient ions. Addition of ascorbate temporarily relieves deficiency symptoms. In boron
sufficient plants the addition of ascorbate to media causes an increased uptake of
nutrients.
In an attempt to discover if ascorbate addition to deficient plants causes
increased ion uptake, radish plants were grown hydroponically in four different strengths
of boron solution. A colorimetric assay for phosphorus was performed both before and
after supplementation. Results, however, were inconclusive.
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Sedlacek, Theresa D. A Possible Role of Ascorbate in Boron Deficient Radish (Raphanus sativa L. cv. Cherry Belle), thesis, August 2001; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2867/m1/2/?q=%22Radishes.%22: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .