Abstract A cytological study was performed on Maize roots (s) which were grown in space (flight Biocosmos 1985) and on control roots on earth. Two criteria were selected : cell elongation in the cortical zone in the four mm of the extremity of the root and mitotic activity of the meristem. The results show that in microgravity the length of the meristem is reduced of and that its mitotic activity increases of about twofold comparatively to the synchronous control. In parallel the cell differentiation begin closer to the root cap junction. These results are discussed relative to the influence of gravistimulation on cell proliferation and cell differentiation in roots.
Differenciation et proliferation cellulaires dans des racines de mais cultive en microgravite (Biocosmos 1985)
Advances in Space Research ; 6 , 12 ; 157-160
1987-01-01
4 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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