The Influence of 1-Triacontanol on the Growth, Flowering, and Quality of Potted Bougainvillea Plants (Bougainvillea glabra var. “Elizabeth Angus”) under Natural Conditions
Joint Authors
Moneruzzaman Khandaker, Mohammad
Faruq, G.
Rahman, M. Motior
Sofian-Azirun, M.
Nasrulhaq Boyce, Amru
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Selected physiological and biochemical parameters were monitored at the vegetative and reproductive growth stages in potted Bougainvillea plants treated with five different concentrations of TRIA.
Advanced flowering, flower bud number, and blooming rate increased significantly with 0.5 and 1.0 mg/L TRIA treatments.
Similarly, photosynthetic rate, pigment content, quantum yield, and stomatal conductance increased significantly with 2.5, 1.0, and 5.0 mg/L TRIA treatments.
Higher levels of N, P, and K, as well as increased total soluble solids (TSS) and higher sugar and protein contents, were recorded in treated plants.
Furthermore, 46% more flowers, a 1.5-fold increase in bract weight, increased longevity, and 40% less leaf abscission were recorded following 2.5 mg/L TRIA treatment.
Phenol and flavonoid contents, sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS), and antioxidant activities were also markedly increased with 2.5 and 1.0 mg/L TRIA treatments.
However, ethylene production was significantly lower in the treated plants.
Positive correlations were observed between leaf TSS and flowering time and flower number, between leaf sugar content and bract weight, and between net photosynthesis and bract growth and dry matter production.
It can be concluded that the foliar spray of TRIA stimulates growth, enhances flowering, and improves the quality of potted Bougainvillea plants.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Moneruzzaman Khandaker, Mohammad& Faruq, G.& Rahman, M. Motior& Sofian-Azirun, M.& Nasrulhaq Boyce, Amru. 2013. The Influence of 1-Triacontanol on the Growth, Flowering, and Quality of Potted Bougainvillea Plants (Bougainvillea glabra var. “Elizabeth Angus”) under Natural Conditions. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Moneruzzaman Khandaker, Mohammad…[et al.]. The Influence of 1-Triacontanol on the Growth, Flowering, and Quality of Potted Bougainvillea Plants (Bougainvillea glabra var. “Elizabeth Angus”) under Natural Conditions. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032774
American Medical Association (AMA)
Moneruzzaman Khandaker, Mohammad& Faruq, G.& Rahman, M. Motior& Sofian-Azirun, M.& Nasrulhaq Boyce, Amru. The Influence of 1-Triacontanol on the Growth, Flowering, and Quality of Potted Bougainvillea Plants (Bougainvillea glabra var. “Elizabeth Angus”) under Natural Conditions. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032774
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1032774