Absorption of P³² by the Tea Plant (Preliminary Experiment)

Abstract

Translocation and distribution of P³² absorbed from the root of the tea plant cultured in F³² contain'ng medium were investigated.
The result was summarized as follows :
1. The P³² absorbed from the culture medium was first accumulated in the root, then moved upward slowly in the tea plant. The higher the-P³² content of the culture solution and the longer the culturing' period, the more the P³² was accumulated in t e leaf, stem and root.
2. Each part of the tea plant which was applied P32 on the back side of the leaves was richer in F³² content than that applied on the reverse side of the leaves.