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Involvement of ethylene in postharvest senescence of Boronia heterophylla flowers

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Macnish, A.J., Hofman, P.J., Joyce, D. C. and Simons, D. H. (1999) Involvement of ethylene in postharvest senescence of Boronia heterophylla flowers. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 39 (7). pp. 911-913. ISSN 0816-1089

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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.1071/EA99046

Abstract

Treatment of cut flowering Boronia heterophylla (red boronia) stems with 10 L ethylene/L for 72 h at 20°C induced flower senescence and abscission, and thereby reduced stem fresh weight and vase life. Pre-treatment with 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) reduced these ethylene effects. Treatment of B. heterophylla with 10 L ethylene/L for a shorter 12 h period at 20°C did not affect vase life. Rates of endogenous ethylene production by B. heterophylla flowers increased in association with wilting during flower senescence.

Item Type:Article
Subjects:Plant culture > Flowers and flower culture. Ornamental plants > Care and preparation of cut flowers and ornamental plants for market
Plant culture > Flowers and flower culture. Ornamental plants > Preservation and reproduction of flowers, fruits, etc
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