Role of phenolics and boron in reproductive success in seasonally transient sterile Tecoma stans L.
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2004-02-31
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Chauhan, S V S
Singh, Jolly
Tahara, Satoshi
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Quantitative and qualitative analysis of phenolics and boron in stigma of transient sterile Tecoma stans L. during seedless (May-July), partially seedbearing (August-November, April) and seedbearing periods (December-March) was made. UV absorption profile of stigmatic exudates indicated the presence of simple phenolics. Total phenolics were higher in stigma during seedless period. Thin layer chromatographic analysis of stigmatic extracts exhibited only three principal spots. Mass spectrophotometry showed the presence of derivatives of cinnamic acid, namely, caffeic acid in these spots. Quantity of boron in stigma during seedless period was lowest but the difference with other periods was not significant. It was suggested that the accumulation of higher quantity of caffeic acid in the stigma during seedless period due to high temperature (40 degrees-45 degrees C) could lead to inhibition of pollen germination in vivo, thereby rendering the plants seedless. This was confirmed by inhibition of in vitro pollen germination in the basal medium containing higher quantity of caffeic acid.
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Chauhan SV, Singh J, Tahara S. Role of phenolics and boron in reproductive success in seasonally transient sterile Tecoma stans L. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 2004 Feb; 42(2): 197-201