Effects of anoxic and hypercarbic controlled atmospheres on anaerobic volatile emission and ethylene production from 'Klemaxi' and 'Doranja' carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.)

New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 153-160

  Johnston, Jason W ^a   Carpenter, Alan ^a   Lill, Ross E ^a  

^a Levin Research Centre   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Acetaldehyde; Anaerobiosis; Carbon dioxide; Carnation; Controlled atmosphere; Dianthus caryophyllus L.; Ethanol; Ethylene; Oxygen; Pigment

Indexed keywords

ANAEROBIC METABOLISM; ETHYLENE; FLOWER; GAS EXCHANGE; SECONDARY METABOLITE;

DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS;

EID: 0031826369     PISSN: 01140671     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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