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The effect of waterlogging on the growth and ethylene content of Eucalyptus robusta Sm. (Swamp Mahogany)

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When waterlogged over a period of 80 days plants of Eucalyptus robusta Sm. showed symptoms of leaf chlorosis, epinasty and premature abscission, reduction of stem elongation, stem hypertrophy and formation of adventitious shoots; chlorophyll content was reduced and soluble protein content of the upper leaves increased. Waterlogging doubled the rate of release of ethylene from roots and stems within 6 days, but had no effect on the ethylene concentration of leaves.

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Clemens, J., Pearson, C.J. The effect of waterlogging on the growth and ethylene content of Eucalyptus robusta Sm. (Swamp Mahogany). Oecologia 29, 249–255 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00345699

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