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Silverthiosulphate which is a potent inhibitor of ethylene action was found to be ineffective in delaying senescence of detached flowers of Iris germanica whereas cycloheximide, a protein synthesis inhibitor, effectively delayed the senescence of these flowers and extended the longevity to 6 days. However, this treatment resulted in suppression of bud opening. When cycloheximide treatment was given at progressive intervals it became less effective in inhibiting bud opening and delaying senescence. Cycloheximide treatment maintained a higher protein content in the perianth tissue of flowers compared to untreated flowers.
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Sultan, S.M., Farooq, S. Effect of cycloheximide on some physiological changes associated with senescence of detached flowers of Iris germanica L.. Acta Physiol Plant 19, 41–45 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-997-0021-x
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