title: The Influence of (2-Chloroethyl)trimethylammoniumchloride (CCC) on Growth and Photosynthetic Metabolism of Young Wheat Plants (Triticum aestivum L.).
abstract: The influence of (2-chloroethyl)trimethylammoniumchloride on growth and cell metabolism of Triticum aestivum var. Kolibri was investigated. CCC was added to the nutrient solution on the 11th day of development with a final concentration of 10(-2) mol·1(-1). It immediately stopped root growth and showed a strong inhibitory influence on the growth of the leaves. Smaller and fewer cells accounted for the reduction in final leaf size of about 40 %. The content of soluble proteins and soluble reducing sugars were significantly increased in the treated leaves. CCC also exhibited a stimulating effect on the synthesis of RubPc-ase protein and the in vitro activity of this enzyme. In contrast to this, the dry weight remained unchanged and the maximum CO(2)-fixation was even decreased. This result is briefly discussed in connection with a possible involvement of water stress induced by CCC.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Allgemeine Botanik der Universität Mainz, Saarstraße 21, D-6S00 Mainz, Federal Republic of Germany.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bode
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wild