Effects of silver on ethylene synthesis and action in cut carnations
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Abstract
Silver, applied as silverthiosulphate, completely blocked the ethylene surge preceding the wilting of the petals. As a consequence, vase life was extended by nearly 100%. In addition, a pretreatment with silverthiosulphate caused the flowers to become insensitive to an ethylene treatment.
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Dianthus Ethylene action Ethylene synthesis Flower longevity SilverPreview
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