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Cytokinin activity induced by thidiazuron.

J C Thomas1, F R Katterman

  • 1Department of Plant Sciences, Forbes Building, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721.

Plant Physiology
|June 1, 1986
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Thidiazuron, a plant growth regulator, stimulates soybean callus growth and radish cotyledon expansion. It also promotes tobacco regeneration by increasing cytokinin levels.

Area of Science:

  • Plant Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Hormone Signaling

Background:

  • Thidiazuron is a synthetic diphenylurea derivative.
  • It is known to elicit cytokinin-like responses in plants.
  • Understanding its precise mechanism is crucial for agricultural applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dose-dependent effects of thidiazuron on plant growth and regeneration.
  • To elucidate the underlying biochemical mechanisms of thidiazuron's action.
  • To determine if thidiazuron influences endogenous cytokinin levels.

Main Methods:

  • Experiments were conducted using soybean callus, radish cotyledons, and tobacco plants.
  • Specific concentrations of thidiazuron were applied to assess growth and expansion.

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  • Biochemical analysis of soybean callus extracts was performed.

    • Main Results:

    • Thidiazuron stimulated soybean callus growth at concentrations above 5 x 10(-9) M.
    • Radish cotyledon expansion was maximized at 4 x 10(-7) M thidiazuron.
    • Thidiazuron treatment led to increased levels of purine cytokinins in soybean callus.
    • Thidiazuron also induced regeneration in tobacco plants.

    Conclusions:

    • Thidiazuron acts as a potent cytokinin-like plant growth regulator.
    • Its effects on growth, expansion, and regeneration are mediated by the induction of purine cytokinins.
    • This highlights thidiazuron's potential in agriculture and plant biotechnology.