The University of Tennessee Research Foundation

Herman Spaink

Gary Stacey

Russell W Carlson

A phytohormone for inducing root hair curling and root nodulation in the roots of leguminous plants particularly in the absence of nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The phytohormone comprises a pentasaccharide having a fatty acid condensed on the non-reducing end. A method for treating the roots of leguminous plants for inducing root hair curling and root nodulation is also disclosed.

Pentasaccharide phytohormones and methods for their use

A phytohormone for inducing root hair curling and root nodulation in the roots of leguminous plants particularly in the absence of nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The phytohormone comprises a pentassaccharide having a fatty acid condensed on the non-reducing end. a method for treating the roots of leguminous plants for inducing root hair curling and root nodulation is also disclosed.

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Leiden, Netherlands

Herman Spaink