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Changes in water uptake immediately following the application of high concentrations of 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) into the root medium of whole plants ofPisum sativumandVicia fabawere investigated potometrically under controlled conditions. It was found that concentrations between 10−2and 10−5mbring about a sudden, pronounced and lasting inhibition of water uptake. Its rate depends directly on MCPA concentration. At 10−2m, sudden inhibition of water uptake becomes apparent as early as 10 min after application. With decreasing concentrations the appearance of inhibition is retarded but the inhibition is still sudden and well-pronounced. The inhibition of water uptake observed after MCPA application to the root medium of whole plants agrees with the sudden striking reduction in transpiration intensity observed byAllerup(1964) after the application of similar concentrations of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. The presence of MCPA in the nutrient medium causes inhibition of water uptake even in cut plants. Its rate again depends on the concentration of the growth substance. The inhibition does not appear here as quickly and is not as sudden and pronounced. High concentrations of MCPA during application to over-ground plant organs do not bring about immediate inhibition of water uptake by the root. |
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