<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> The present investigation was aimed to study changes in ethylene production, ACC content and antioxidant enzymes of cut spray carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) flowers that had been treated with amino-oxyacetic acid (AOA), benzyladenine (BA) and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). Maximum vase life in ‘Optima’ spray carnations was obtained with 0.6 mg l-1 1-MCP. Ethylene production was significantly decreased by AOA at concentrations over 100 mg l-1, BA at 30 mg l-1, and 1-MCP at all concentrations, compared with the control. A significant increase in ACC content was observed in 1-MCP treated cut flowers compared with the control. However, the decline in ACC content was observed after using 100 or 150 mg l-1 AOA. A significant increase in SOD, CAT and POX enzyme activities was observed in the treatment with 0.6 mg l-1 1-MCP.</abstract>

The present investigation was aimed to study changes in ethylene production, ACC content and antioxidant enzymes of cut spray carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) flowers that had been treated with amino-oxyacetic acid (AOA), benzyladenine (BA) and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). Maximum vase life in ‘Optima’ spray carnations was obtained with 0.6 mg l-1 1-MCP. Ethylene production was significantly decreased by AOA at concentrations over 100 mg l-1, BA at 30 mg l-1, and 1-MCP at all concentrations, compared with the control. A significant increase in ACC content was observed in 1-MCP treated cut flowers compared with the control. However, the decline in ACC content was observed after using 100 or 150 mg l-1 AOA. A significant increase in SOD, CAT and POX enzyme activities was observed in the treatment with 0.6 mg l-1 1-MCP.

Effects of Anti-Ethylene Treatments on Ethylene Production and Antioxidant Activities in Cut Spray Carnation

Department of Horticultural Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences University of Guilan, Rasht, IRAN

Genetic and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute of Tabarestan Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari, IRAN

Journal of Fruit and Ornamental Plant Research

The present investigation was aimed to study changes in ethylene production, ACC content and antioxidant enzymes of cut spray carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus...

Effects of Anti-Ethylene Treatments on Ethylene Production and Antioxidant Activities in Cut Spray Carnation

Published Online: May 30, 2013

Page range: 173 - 182

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10290-012-0026-4

Keywords
amino-oxyacetic acid, benzyladenine, 1-methylcyclopropene, vase life

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Effects of Anti-Ethylene Treatments on Ethylene Production and Antioxidant Activities in Cut Spray Carnation

Published Online: May 30, 2013

Page range: 173 - 182

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10290-012-0026-4

Keywordsamino-oxyacetic acid, benzyladenine, 1-methylcyclopropene, vase life

This content is open access.

Keywords
amino-oxyacetic acid, benzyladenine, 1-methylcyclopropene, vase life