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Biological effects of lithium: Experimental analysis in plant cytokinesis

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The biological effects of lithium ions have been studied, using plant cytokinesis in onion root meristems as the experimental model. Lithium induces binucleate cells by inhibiting cell plate formation. Moreover, lithium and caffeine have additive effects on the induction of binucleate cells. Na+, K+, Ca++ and Mg++ antagonize lithium-induced inhibition of cytokinesis.

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  1. Departamento de Biologia Celular, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Málaga, E-29071, Málaga, Spain

    J. Becerra & C. L. Encina

  2. Departamento de Hortofruticultura y Cultivos Subtropicales, Consejería de Agricultura y Pesca, Junta de Andalucía, Málaga, Spain

    J. Becerra & C. L. Encina

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Becerra, J., Encina, C.L. Biological effects of lithium: Experimental analysis in plant cytokinesis. Experientia 43, 1025–1027 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01952228

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