Abstract
AbstractIsotachophoretic analysis of ions was performed on guard cells of Vicia faba cv. Ryosai Issun with either open or closed stomata. In guard cells of open stomata, K+ and malic acid concentrations were 5–7 and 5–10 times higher, respectively, than in guard cells of closed stomata. The content of citric acid (plus isocitric acid) also increased during stomatal opening, but the increment was smaller than that of malic acid. Sodium ions, phosphoric and glyceric acids were present in low concentrations but did not increase during the opening. Other cations and anions could not be measured because of low concentrations. Malic acid provided 68–79% of the counter anions for the potassium taken up by guard cells during stomatal opening.
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