Diltiazem influence on mineral nutrient uptake by sorghum primary root tips |
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| Authors: | R E Wilkinson R R Duncan C Berry |
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| Institution: | 1. Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences , University of Georgia, Agricultural Experiment Stations, Georgia Station , Griffin, G A, 30223–1797;2. Research Assistant, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences , University of Georgia, Agricultural Experiment Stations, Georgia Station , Griffin, G A, 30223–1797 |
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| Abstract: | Seedling sorghum Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. cv GP10, SC283, SC574, and Funk G522DR] primary root tip (1‐cm) content of calcium (Ca), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), copper (Cu), boron (B), manganese (Mn), and phosphorus (P) in response to a known Ca‐channel blocker (diltiazem, 0,0.1, 1, or 10 mM) was measured after a 1‐hr exposure to Hoagland and Arnon complete mineral nutrient solution. Diltiazem (10 mM) significantly decreased content of Ca, Mn, and Mg in all four cultivars, P, Zn, and Fe in three cultivars, Cu in two cultivars, and B content was not altered. Differences among cultivars was observed in ion contents by the diltiazem untreated controls for all elements. Multiple avenues of ion movement across the plasma membrane are evident. Genetically determined mechanisms and rates of activity between cultivars were demonstrated. |
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