CIRCADIAN-RHYTHM OF CARBON-DIOXIDE PRODUCTION BY ANTHURIUM FLOWERS

Authors
HEW CS ONG TK YAP WP
Citation
Cs. Hew et al., CIRCADIAN-RHYTHM OF CARBON-DIOXIDE PRODUCTION BY ANTHURIUM FLOWERS, HortScience, 29(9), 1994, pp. 1025-1027
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Horticulture
Journal title
HortScience → ACNP
ISSN journal
00185345
Volume
29
Issue
9
Year of publication
1994
Pages
1025 - 1027
Database
ISI
SICI code
0018-5345(1994)29:9<1025:COCPBA>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
A circadian rhythm in CO2 production was observed in three cultivars o f Anthurium andraeanum Andre ('Jaya', 'Fla-range','Leonette') flowers. The rhythmicity was not affected by light, darkness, and detachment. However, the amplitude was dampened in darkness and after detachment. Spadix respiration accounted for 90% of the total flower respiration. Rhythmicity in CO2 production continued after spathe removal. Less pro nounced rhythmicity was observed following spadix removal.