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Effects of ethephon on stock plant management of Coreopsis verticillata, Dianthus caryophyllus, and Veronica longifolia
Author(s): J. E. Glady, N. S. Lang and E. S. Runkle
Month: Dec
Year: 2007
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Hortscience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 42
Issue: 7
Pages: 1616-1621
Article Topic(s): Plant growth regulator, Propagation
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Coreopsis verticillata (Threadleaf coreopsis),
Abstract
Determines whether ethephon (an ethylene-releasing chemical) is effective at maintaining vegetative growth and increasing cuttings for harvest of Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'. Biweekly applications at 600 mg-L-1 or weekly applications at 400 mg-L-1 increased branching and the number of vegetative cuttings in Coreopsis verticillata L. 'Moonbeam'.Suggested Citation
J. E. Glady, N. S. Lang and E. S. Runkle. "Effects of ethephon on stock plant management of Coreopsis verticillata, Dianthus caryophyllus, and Veronica longifolia." Hortscience 42.7 (2007): 1616-1621.Go back