Lateral Transport of Ions into the Xylem of Corn Roots: I. Kinetics and Energetics 1

AUTOR(ES)

Läuchli, André

RESUMO

A technique is described for study of the kinetics of lateral transport of ions across single roots of corn, Zea mays, in short term experiments under steady state conditions. The kinetics of chloride transfer to the vessels reflected the kinetics of absorption of chloride by the root cells. Efflux from the root vacuoles contributed to only a small extent to transport of chloride into the exudate. Lateral transport of chloride was inhibited by bromide at chloride concentrations in the ranges of both mechanisms 1 and 2 in a manner implicating competition. The uncoupler carbonylcyanide m-chlorophenylhydrazone used at 1 μm caused transfer of chloride to cease almost immediately at both low and high concentrations of chloride. Oligomycin depressed transport of chloride to the vessels within 10 to 15 minutes after application at 2 micrograms per milliliter. Inhibition by oligomycin was 75% at 0.5 mm chloride and 55% at 5 mm.

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