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  • Title: Plagiotropism and auxin in Abies nordmanniana.
    Author: Veierskov B, Rasmussen HN, Eriksen B, Hansen-Møller J.
    Journal: Tree Physiol; 2007 Jan; 27(1):149-53. PubMed ID: 17169916.
    Abstract:
    Main branches of Abies nordmanniana Spach. were examined through their first growth season from subapical buds around the leader bud to fully expanded shoots. Plagiotropism was evident in branch orientation, which was almost horizontal, as well as in the orientation of buds developing on the branches. Auxin transport capacity was predominantly basipetal (> 90%) and consistently higher in the middle part of the branch than in the distal and proximal ends. Auxin transport capacity was higher on the dorsal side of the branch during the short initial hyponastic growth phase, but the difference disappeared when the branch became horizontal. No dorsal-ventral differences could be detected in young horizontal branches in concentrations of indole acetic acid, cytokinins, gibberellins or abscisic acid. Branch orientation was unaffected by decapitation of the leader apex or by decapitation and replacement with exogenous auxin. However, decapitation resulted in a less plagiotropic bud arrangement on the branches, and auxin application to the leader bud scar counteracted this effect. Thus, a signal originating in the stem seems to be involved in regulating branch bud positioning, whereas the horizontal branch orientation must rely on a different mechanism, presumably autonomic within the branch.
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