The effect of potassium concentration on growth was tested on callus of two apple clones, M-XVI and 3,430, in vitro Both clones produced optimal growth at a concentration of 140 μg K/milliliter medium Concentrations lower than 56 μg/milliliter enabled considerably less growth, potassium uptake, and peroxidase activity High potassium concentrations in the media induced increased potassium uptake and peroxidase activity, accompanied by a reduction in growth The rates of growth and potassium uptake are specific for each clone and show opposite relations. General peroxidase activity was low in the vigorous M-XVI clone. No significant difference in peroxidase isozyme composition could be found with the various potassium concentrations or the resulting vigor of growth.
The effect of potassium concentration on growth was tested on callus of two apple clones, M-XVI and 3,430, in vitro Both clones produced optimal growth at a concentration of 140 μg K/milliliter medium Concentrations lower than 56 μg/milliliter enabled considerably less growth, potassium uptake, and peroxidase activity High potassium concentrations in the media induced increased potassium uptake and peroxidase activity, accompanied by a reduction in growth The rates of growth and potassium uptake are specific for each clone and show opposite relations. General peroxidase activity was low in the vigorous M-XVI clone. No significant difference in peroxidase isozyme composition could be found with the various potassium concentrations or the resulting vigor of growth.