Low-Temperature-Induced GA₃ Sensitivity of Wheat. VI. Effect of Inhibitors of Lipid Biosynthesis on α-Amylase Production by Dwarf (Rht3) and Tall (Rht) Wheat, and on Lipid Metabolism of Tall Wheat Aleurone Tissue

Abstract

The effects of six inhibitors, gammexane, diclofop-methyl, chlorpromazine, trifluoperazine, BASF 13-338 and SK&F 7997-A₃, known to be involved in the inhibition of lipid biosynthesis, on the α-amylase response and lipid metabolism of the dwarf and tall wheats were examined. The results are discussed in the light of the proposed relationship between the rht alleles, phospholipid synthesis and gibberellic acid-sensitivity.