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The effect of phytohormones produced byArthrobacter sp. on the phosphatase activity in plant roots

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Phytohormonal activity (auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins) was tested in the supernatant of a culture ofArthrobacter sp. Crude extract of the phytohormonal fraction was used as substrate for the growth of Lactuca sativa seedlings. Treating with bacterial hormones resulted in an increased plant development. Furthermore, a sharp increase of the acid phosphatase activity was observed in the roots.

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The authors wish to thank Dr. A. Dicorcia for her cooperation and Mr. G. Ippoliti for technical assistance.

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Grappelli, A., Rossi, W. The effect of phytohormones produced byArthrobacter sp. on the phosphatase activity in plant roots. Folia Microbiol 26, 137–141 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02927370

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