Responses of Cut Carnation 'Tempo' to 1-MCP

• Published in: Acta horticulturae no. 877; pp. 285 - 290
• Main Authors: Hashemabadi, D, Livani, B.K, Torkashvand, A.M, Sedaghathoor, S, Mostofi, Y
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2010
• Subjects: 1-methylcyclopropene; application rate; chlorophyll; cut flowers; Dianthus caryophyllus; ethylene inhibitors; light intensity; storage quality; vase life; water uptake

Water uptake and chlorophyll content are two important factors in postharvest quality of cut carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L.). 1-MCP (1-methylcyclopropene), as a gaseous inhibitor of ethylene action, increased water uptake and chlorophyll content of cut carnation. The effects of 1-MCP depend on...