The natural compound benzoxazolin-2(3H)-one selectively retards cell cycle in lettuce root meristems

Sanchez-Moreiras, Adela M.; de la Pena, Teodoro Coba; Reigosa, Manuel J.

Abstract

Benzoxazolin-2(3H)-one (BOA) is a natural plant product that is phytotoxic to target plant species, inhibiting germination and growth and causing oxidative damage. We investigated its effects on the root meristems of seedlings of lettuce (Lactuca saliva) by means of light and transmission electron microscopy, flow cytometry, and conventional determination of mitotic index. Flow cytometry analyses and mitotic index showed a retard of cell cycle in BOA-treated meristems with selective activity at G(2)/M checkpoint. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Título según WOS: ID WOS:000258863100011 Not found in local WOS DB
Título de la Revista: PHYTOCHEMISTRY
Volumen: 69
Número: 11
Editorial: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Fecha de publicación: 2008
Página de inicio: 2172
Página final: 2179
DOI:

10.1016/j.phytochem.2008.05.014

Notas: ISI