Transcriptional and Metabolic Characterization of Feeding Ramie Growth Enhanced by a Combined Application of Gibberellin and Ethrel.

ABSTRACT: Feeding ramie cultivars (Boehmaria nivea L.) are an important feedstock for livestock. Increasing their biomass and improving their nutritional values are essential for animal feeding. Gibberellin (GA₃) and ethylene (ETH) are two plant hormones that regulate the growth, development, and metabolism of plants. Herein, we report effects of the GA₃ and ETH application on the growth and plant metabolism of feeding ramie in the field. A combination of GA₃ and ETH was designed to spray new plants. The two hormones enhanced the growth of plants to produce more biomass. Meanwhile, the two hormones reduced the contents of lignin in leaves and stems, while increased the content of flavonoids in leaves. To understand the potential mechanisms behind these results

SUBMITTER: Jie H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9570313 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature