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Ethylene production by young Aranda orchid flowers and buds

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A high rate of ethylene production was observed in buds and young flowers of Aranda orchid, which increased with bud growth, reaching a high value in half-opened flower. This was followed by a gradual decline but it increased again when the flowers showed sign of senescence. Aminooxylacetic acid (AOA) inhibited ethylene production and bud expansion of Aranda buds.

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Yip, K.C., Hew, C.S. Ethylene production by young Aranda orchid flowers and buds. Plant Growth Regul 7, 217–222 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00028244

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