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Effect of Temperature and Potassium Gibberellate on Phases of Growth of Algerian Ivy

Nature volume 192, pages 677–678 (1961)Cite this article

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THE application of gibberellic acid to mature, fruiting shoots of Hedera was found1a,b to cause a reversion from the shrubby fruiting form to the juvenile vining type of growth. Our experiments have confirmed this response but indicate that it depends on the maintenance of a sufficiently high temperature following treatment.

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  1. Department of Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, College of Agriculture, University of California, Los Angeles

    J. R. GOODIN & V. T. STOUTEMYER

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GOODIN, J., STOUTEMYER, V. Effect of Temperature and Potassium Gibberellate on Phases of Growth of Algerian Ivy. Nature 192, 677–678 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1038/192677b0

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