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Methionine (presumably as a methyl donor) accelerates floral abscission in tobacco. IAA retards abscission. When the two factors are added to developing ovaries in combination, in general the effect is one of diminishing the effect of either when added alone. However, high concentrations of IAA completely overcome the accelerating effect of methionine.
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