Fluorine Substitution Affects Decarboxylation of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid in Apple
- 4 August 1961
- journal article
- other
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 134 (3475) , 341-342
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.134.3475.341
Abstract
Marked differences exist in the rate at which 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is broken down by different plant species and varieties. This activity has been measured by collecting carbon dioxide from leaves treated with carboxyl-C14 labeled compounds. The substitution of fluorine for chlorine in the 4-position of 2,4-D inhibits this decarboxylation in leaves which are able to break down 2,4-D rapidly.Keywords
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