Influence of growth regulators and respiration inhibitors on dark transformation of phytochrome in coleoptiles of oat seedlings

Abstract

Irradiation with red light leads to the formation of an unstable, undergoing gradual destruction, physiologically active PFR form of phytochrome in the coleoptiles of oat seedlings. Growth substances: IAA, GA3, kinetin, ABA, ethrel as well acetylcholine do not influence the nature and rate of phytochrome dark transformation. Inhibitors of energy-producing processes such as KCN, 2,4-DNP, DCCD and antimycin A inhibit the process of dark destruction of the PFR form of phytochrome.