title: The effect of certain phenolic acids on the growth and ethylene production of cress seedling roots.
abstract: Previous studies showed that 3,5-diiodo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (DIHB) promotes the root growth of cress seedlings (Lepidium sativum) in the light and also inhibits the production of ethylene by this tissue. Studies with structurally related phenolic acids suggest that there is an inverse correlation between these two effects.
authors.affiliation: Agricultural Research Council Plant Growth Substance and Systemic Fungicide Unit, Wye College, University of London, TN25 5AH, Ashford, Kent, UK.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Robert
authors.forename: H F
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Wain