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The Growth of Roots and Green Leaves of <i>Allium cepa</i> L. after the Removal of Different Parts of the Bulb
Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino Department, Lomonosov’s Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia.
- 1 Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino Department, Lomonosov’s Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia.
American Journal of Plant Sciences·Volume 04 (2013)·Pages 972–975·Published 29 May 2013·DOI10.4236/ajps.2013.45120
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Abstract
The dynamics of the growth of roots and leaves of the Allium cepa L. after the mechanical removal of a part of the root system or the bulb was studied. It was shown that, after surgical interference, the potency for organogenesis is retained, although it is weakened.
KeywordsOrganogenesisBulbs of Allium CepaRemoval of Bulb and Root PartsGrowth of Roots and Leaves
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