Benzyladenine—Induced Physiological Changes in Gladiolus Cormels During Dormancy

Some physiological changes influenced by presowing dormany—releasing treatment of gladiolus cormels with benzyladenine (BA) were examined. An increase in amylase activity and consequent rise in starch-breakdown, level of sugars and respiratory activity, as observed here prior to sprouting, could explain the BA-induced promotion of growth and release of dormancy of dormant buds.