Effect of seed soaking with Hg on enzyme activities of maize seed during its germination

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Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology ›› 1997, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (1): 110-112.

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Effect of seed soaking with Hg on enzyme activities of maize seed during its germination

Ma Chengcang, Hong Fashui, Li Qingfang

Huaibei Teachers College of Coal Industry, Huaibei 235000

Received:1995-05-30 Revised:1996-01-25 Online:1997-01-25 Published:1997-01-25

Abstract

Abstract: The study shows that seed soaking with HgCl₂ can decrease the germination rate of maize, inhibit the growth and respiration intensity of its seedling, and the activities of aminotransferase, diastase and lipase in endosperm and those of diastase and lipase in seedling during the process of germination. Low concentration of HgCl₂ can promote maize growth.

Key words: Mercury, Maize, Seed germination, Respiration, Metabolic enzymes, ¹⁵N, distribution, apple, ¹³C, stock-scion, utilization, nitrogen level

Ma Chengcang, Hong Fashui, Li Qingfang. Effect of seed soaking with Hg on enzyme activities of maize seed during its germination[J]. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 1997, 8(1): 110-112.

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