Seedling Peroxidase and IAA Oxidase Activities in Relation to Hybrid Vigour in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum americanum L. Leeke) |
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| Authors: | A K Joshi S V Chanda P N Krishnan P P Vaishnav Y D Singh |
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| Institution: | Contribution from Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot (India) |
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| Abstract: | Seedlings of three hybrids and their parental lines were analyzed for growth, and peroxidase as well as IAA oxidase activities in cytoplasmic and salt-extracted ionically bound fractions with a view to evaluate heterosis in pearl millet. The hybrid vigour was manifested in roots and shoots of all the three hybrids clearly for growth and activities of peroxidase and IAA oxidase except the wall-bound IAA oxidase. Either better parental or mid-parental heterosis was discernible. The role of peroxidase and IAA oxidase systems in meristematic activity and removal of excessive auxin levels to bring about maximal growth response in the hybrids is discussed. |
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