title: Abscission of cotton flower buds and petioles caused by protein from boll weevil larvae.
abstract: Protein extracted from boll weevil larvae causes abscission of cotton flower buds and debladed petioles. Abscission of buds is preceded by a rapid and persistent flaring of bracts; cell proliferation is induced in the abscission zone of debladed petioles. A possible mode of transmission of the agent from larva to bud tissue is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Crops Research Division, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, State College, Mississippi 39762.
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: King
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Lane