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Ornamental Crops
 
Handling of Cut Flowers for Air Transport
M.S. Reid
2009
Use of 1-Methylcyclopropene in Ornamentals: Carnations as a Model System for Understanding Mode of Action
Michael S. Reid, Fisun G. Celikel
February 2008
Genes Associated with Opening and Senescence of Mirabilis jalapa Flowers
Xinjia Xu, Tim Gookin, Cai-Zhong Jiang, and Michael Reid
February 2007
Molecular Changes Occurring during Acquisition of Abscission Competence following Auxin Depletion in Mirabilis jalapa
Shimon Meir, Donald A. Hunter, Jen-Chih Chen, Vita Halaly, and Michael S. Reid
August 2006
Functional Analysis of Genes Associated with Flower Senescence
C.Z. Jiang, J.C. Chen, M.S. Reid, D.G. Clark
2005
New Strategies in Transportation for Floricultural Crops
M.S. Reid, and C.Z. Jiang
2005
An Efficient Regeneration System for Four O'clocks
Xinjia Xu, Donald Hunter, and Michael S. Reid
2005
Silencing a Prohibitin Alters Plant Development and Senescence
Jen-Chih Chen, Cai-Zhong Jiang, and Michael S. Reid
2005
Potential Application of Virus-Induced Gene Silencing (VIGS) in Flower Senescence Studies
Jen-Chih Chen, Felicity Johnson, David G. Clark, Tim Gookin, and Michael S. Reid
2005
Flower Development: From Bud to Bloom
Michael S. Reid
2005
Trends in Flower Marketing and Postharvest Handling in the United States
Michael S. Reid
2005
Temperature and Postharvest Performance of Rose (Rosa hybrida L. 'First Red') and Gypsophila (Gypsophila paniculata L. 'Bristol Fairy') Flowers
F.G. Celikel, M.S. Reid
2005
Role of Abscisic Acid in Perianth Senescence of Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus 'Dutch Master')
Donald Alexander Hunter, Antonio Ferrante, Paolo Vernieri, and Michael Stuart Reid
2004
Chalcone Synthase as a Reporter in Virus-induced Gene Silencing Studies of Flower Senescence
Jen-Chih Chen, Cai-Zhong Jiang, Timothy E. Gookin, Donald A. Hunter, David G. Clark, and Michael S. Reid
2004
Temporal Analysis of Alpha and Beta-expansin Expression during Floral Opening and Senescence
Timothy E. Gookin, Donald A. Hunter, Michael S. Reid
January 2003
Role of Ethylene in Perianth Senescence of Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus L. 'Dutch Master')
Donald A. Hunter, Mingfang Yi, Xinjia Xu, Michael S. Reid
2003
Storage Temperature Affects the Quality of Cut Flowers from the Asteraceae
Fisun G. Celikel, and Michael S. Reid
February 2002
Postharvest Handling of Stock (Matthiola incana)
Fisun G. Celikel, and Michael S. Reid
February 2002
Thidiazuron - a Potent Inhibitor of Leaf Senescence in Alstroemeria
Antonio Ferrante, Donald A. Hunter, Wesley P. Hackett, Michael S. Reid
2002
Carbon Balance and Ethylene in the Postharvest Life of Flowering Hibiscus
Michael S. Reid, Bernd Wollenweber, Margrethe Serek
2002
Identification of Genes Associated with Perianth Senescence in Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus L. 'Dutch Master')
Donald Alexander Hunter, Brian Cameron Steele, Michael Stuart Reid
2002
Use of 1-MCP on Floral Products
Michael Reid, Fisun Celikel, Alistair McKay, Don Hunter
November 2001
Efficacy of 1-MCP (1-methylcyclopropene) and Promalin for Extending the Post-harvest Life of Oriental Lilies (Lilium x 'Mona Lisa' and 'Stargazer')
Fisun G. Celikel, Linda L. Dodge, Michael S. Reid
July 2001
Carbohydrate Traffic during Opening of Gladiolus Florets
Kimani Waithaka, Linda L. Dodge, and Michael S. Reid
2001
Cold Storage and Flower Keeping Quality of Cut Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.)
Kimani Waithaka, Michael S. Reid, and Linda L. Dodge
2001
Effect of Dry and Wet Storage at Different Temperatures on the Vase Life of Cut Flowers
Juan-Carlos Cevallos, and Michael Reid
2001
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Investigation of the Rehydration of Cut Roses
Rosa E. Valle, Richard Y. Evans, Serge Bobroff, and Michael S. Reid
2001
Senescence-Associated Gene Expression in Narcissus 'Dutch Master'
Donald A. Hunter, and Michael S. Reid
2001
Sucrose Enhances the Postharvest Quality of Cut Flowers of Eustoma Grandiflorum (Raf.) Shinn.
Moon-Soo Cho, Fisun G. Celikel, Linda Dodge, and Michael S. Reid
2001
Advances in Shipping and Handling of Ornamentals
Michael Reid
2001
A Simple and Rapid Method for Isolating High Quality RNA from Flower Petals
Donald A. Hunter, and Michael S. Reid
2001
1-MCP Blocks Ethylene-induced Petal Abscission of Pelargonium peltatum but the Effect is Transient
Arthur C. Cameron, Michael S. Reid
2001
Effects of Temperature on the Respiration and Vase Life of Narcissus Flowers
J.C. Cevallos, M.S. Reid
2000
1-Methylcyclopropene Treatment Efficacy in Preventing Ethylene Perception in Banana Fruit and Grevillea and Waxflower Flowers
A. J. Macnish, D. C. Joyce, P. J. Hofman, D. H Simons, and M. S. Reid
2000
Ethylene and Postharvest Performance of Potted Kalanchoe
Margrethe Serek, Michael S. Reid
August 1999
Analysis of the Expression of Two Thiolprotease Genes from Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.) during Flower Senescence
Consuelo Guerrero, Mercedes de la Calle, Michael S. Reid, Victoriano Valpuesta
1998
Evaluation of Ethylene Inhibitors for Postharvest Treatment of Gypsophila paniculata L.
Julie P. Newman, Linda L. Dodge, and Michael S. Reid
1998
Considerations for Effective Handling of Ornamentals
Michael S. Reid
November 1997
Use of Growth Regulators for Improving the Postharvest Quality of Ornamentals
Margrethe Serek, Michael S. Reid
November 1997
CA '97 Vol. 4: Vegetables and Ornamentals
(To link to each article, click on its title in the table of contents)
Edited by Mikal E. Saltveit
1997
Handsome is as Handsome Does - Quality of Ornamental Crops
Michael S. Reid
February 1996
Ethylene and the Postharvest Performance of Miniature Roses
M. Serek, E.C. Sisler, M.S. Reid
1996
Structural and Environmental Factors Affecting the Postharvest Life of Cut Roses
R.Y. Evans, Jian-Min Zheng, and M.S. Reid
1996
Modelling the Postharvest Life of Cut Roses
M.S. Reid, M. Mokhtari, J.H. Lieth, W.G. van Doorn, R.Y. Evans
1996
Reduction of Post-Production Quality Loss in Potted Miniature Roses
Steven A. Tjosvold, Meng-Jen Wu, Michael S. Reid
1995
1-Methylcyclopropene, a Novel Gaseous Inhibitor of Ethylene Action, Improves the Life of Fruits, Cut Flowers and Potted Plants
M. Serek, E.C. Sisler, and M.S. Reid
1995
Up-regulation of a Cysteine Protease Accompanies the Ethylene-insensitive Senescence of Daylily (Hemerocallis) Flowers
Victoriano Velpuesta, Nathan E. Lange, Consuelo Guerrero, and Michael S. Reid
1995
Sucrose Improves the Postharvest Life of Cut Flowers of a Hybrid Limonium
Motoaki Doi, and Michael S. Reid
1995
Vascular Occlusion in Stems of Cut Rose Flowers Exposes to Air: Role of Xylem Anatomy and Rates of Transpiration
Wouter G. van Doorn, Michael S. Reid
1995
Effects of 1-MCP on the Vase Life and Ethylene Response of Cut Flowers
Margrethe Serek, Edward C. Sisler, Michael S. Reid
1995
Respiratory and Carbohydrate Changes during Ethylene-mediated Flower Induction in Dutch Iris
Hideo Imanishi, Abraham H. Halevy, Anton M. Kofranek, Susan Han, Michael S. Reid
1994
The Effect of Protein Synthesis Inhibition on Petal Senescence in Cut Bulb Flowers
Rodney B. Jones, Margrethe Serek, Chen-Lan Kuo, and Michael S. Reid
1994
Novel Gaseous Ethylene Binding Inhibitor Prevents Ethylene Effect in Potted Flowering Plants
Margrethe Serek, Edward C. Sisler, Michael S. Reid
1994
Role of Ethylene in Opening and Senescence of Gladiolus sp. Flowers
Margrethe Serek, Rodney B. Jones, and Michael S. Reid
1994
A Volatile Ethylene Inhibitor Improves the Postharvest Life of Potted Plants
Margrethe Serek, and Michael S. Reid
1994
Morphology of Flower Initiation of Brodiaea
S.S. Han, A.H. Halevy, R.M. Sachs, M.S. Reid
1994
Efficacies of Commercial Anti-ethylene Products for Fresh Cut Flowers
George L. Staby, Richard M. Basel, Michael S. Reid, and Linda L. Dodge
1993
Pulsing with Triton X-100 Improves Hydration and Vase Life of Cut Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.)
Rodney B. Jones, Margrethe Serek, and Michael S. Reid
1993
Anti-ethylene Treatments for Potted Christmas Cactus-Efficacy of Inhibitors of Ethylene Action and Biosynthesis
Margrethe Serek, and Michael Reid
1993
Carbohydrate Changes and Leaf Blackening in Cut Flower Stems of Protea eximia
R.L. Bieleski, J. Ripperda, J.P. Newman, and M.S. Reid
1992
Role of Ethylene in Flower Senescence of Gypsophila paniculata L.
W.G. van Doorn, and M.S. Reid
1992
Physiological Changes Accompanying Senescence in the Ephemeral Daylily Flower
R.L. Bieleski, and M.S. Reid
1992
Ethylene and Flower Senescence
M.S. Reid, and M.J. Wu
1992
Flower Senescence in Daylily (Hemerocallis)
M. Lay-Yee, A.D. Stead, M.S. Reid
1992
Alcohols and Carnation Senescence
Meng-Jen Wu, Lorenzo Zacarias, Mikal E. Saltveit, and Michael S. Reid
1992
Flowering and Corm Yield of Brodiaea in Response to Temperature, Photoperiod, Corm Size, and Planting Depth
Susan S. Han, Abraham H. Halevy, Roy M. Sachs, and Michael S. Reid
1991
The Role of Ethylene and Pollination in Petal Senescence and Ovary Growth of Brodiaea
Susan S. Han, Abraham H. Halevy, and Michael S. Reid
1991
Role of Ethylene and Bacteria in Vascular Blockage of Cut Fronds from the Fern Adiantum radianum
Wouter G. Van Doorn, Devon Zagory, and Michael S. Reid
1991
Variation in the Senescence of Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) Cultivars. II. Comparison of Sensitivity to Exogenous Ethylene and of Ethylene Binding
M.J. Wu, L. Zacarias, and M.S. Reid
1991
Variation in the Senescence of Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) Cultivars. I. Comparison of Flower Life, Respiration and Ethylene Biosynthesis
M.J. Wu, W.G. van Doorn, and M.S. Reid
1991
Effects of Low Temperatures on Ornamental Plants
Michael S. Reid
1991
The Effect of Pollination and Ethylene on the Colour Change of the Banner Spot of Lupinus albifrons (Bentham) Flowers
A.D. Stead, M.S. Reid
June 1990
Postharvest Control of Botrytis cinerea Infections on Cut Roses Using Fungistatic Storage Atmospheres
Philip E. Hammer, S.F. Yang, M.S. Reid, and J.J. Marois
1990
Silver Thiosulfate Prevents Ethylene-induced Abscission in Holly and Mistletoe
Daryl C. Joyce, Michael S. Reid, and Richard Y. Evans
1990
Enhancement of Growth and Flowering of Triteleia laxa by Ethylene
Susan S. Han, Abraham H. Halevy, Roy M. Sachs, and Michael S. Reid
1990
Carbohydrate Stress Causes Leaf Blackening in Proteas
Julie P. Newman, Wouter van Doorn, Michael S. Reid
1990
Postharvest Handling of Brodiaea Flowers
Susan H. Han, Abraham H. Halevy, Michael S. Reid
1990
Role of Growth Regulators in the Senescence of Arabidopsis thaliana Leaves
Lorenzo Zacarias, and Michael S. Reid
1990
Bulb-Type Flower Senescence
Tim A. Lukaszewski, and M.S. Reid
1989
The Role of Ethylene in Flower Senescence
Michael S. Reid
1989
The Role of Ethylene in Petal Senescence of Triteleia laxa 'Queen Fabiola'
Susan Han, Abraham H. Halevy, and Michael S. Reid
1989
Effect of Ethylene on Growth and Flowering of Triteleia laxa
Susan Han, Abraham H. Halevy, Roy M. Sachs, and Michael S. Reid
1989
Effects of Ethylene on Rose Opening
Michael S. Reid, Linda L. Dodge, Yoram Mor, and Richard Y. Evans
1989
Senescence of 'Sandra' Carnation
Meng-Jen Wu, Wouter van Doorn, Shimon Mayak, and Michael S. Reid
1989
Postharvest Handling of Tuberose (Polianthes Tuberosa L.)
S.N. Naidu, M.S. Reid
1989
Leaf Blackening in Proteas
Michael S. Reid, Wouter van Doorn, and Julie P. Newman
1989
Changes in Carbohydrates and Osmotic Potential during Rhythmic Expansion of Rose Petals
Richard Y. Evans, and Michael S. Reid
1988
Role of Carbohydrates in Diurnal Chilling Sensitivity of Tomato Seedlings
Ann I. King, Daryl C. Joyce, and Michael S. Reid
1988
Changes in Cotyledon mRNA During Floral Induction of Pharbitis nil CV. Violet
M. Lay-Yee, R.M. Sachs, and M.S. Reid
1987
Changes in Cotyledon mRNA during Ethylene Inhibition of Floral Induction in Pharbitis nil Strain Violet
Michael Lay-Yee, Roy M. Sachs, and Michael S. Reid
1987
Control of Early Ethylene Synthesis in Pollinated Petunia Flowers
Jean-Claude Pech, Alain Latche, Christian Larrigaudiere, and Michael S. Reid
1987
Role of Vase Solution Microorganisms in the Life of Cut Flowers
D. Zagory, M.S. Reid
1986
Control of Cut Flower Opening
Michael S. Reid, and Richard Y. Evans
1986
Control of Petal Expansion During Diurnal Opening of Roses
Richard Y. Evans, and Michael S. Reid
1986
Evaluation of the Role of Vase Microorganisms in the Postharvest Life of Cut Flowers
D. Zagory, and M.S. Reid
1986
Ornamental Horticulture in California
Michael S. Reid
1986
Effect of Antagonists of Ethylene Action on Binding of Ethylene in Cut Carnations
E.C. Sisler, M.S. Reid, and S.F. Yang
November 1985
Ethylene and Abscission
Michael S. Reid
1985
Role of ABA in Stress-Induced Reduction of Water Loss from Potten Chrysanthemum Plants
K. Cornish, A.I. King, M.S. Reid, and J.L. Paul
1985
The Role of Plant Hormones in the Postharvest Life of Cut Flowers
D.M. Goszczynska, R.M. Rudnicki, and M.S. Reid
1985
Growth Regulators and Abscission in Ornamentals
Michael S. Reid, Danuta M. Goszczyneka
1985
Studies on the Development of Tight Cut Rose Buds
Danuta M. Goszczynska, Michael S. Reid
1985
Effect of Pathogen-Suppressing Modified Atmospheres on Stored Cut Flowers
Daryl C. Joyce, and Michael S. Reid
1985
Control of Ethylene Synthesis during Development and Senescence of Carnation Petals
Charles S. Whitehead, Abraham H. Halevy, and Michael S. Reid
1984
Postharvest Handling of Lily of the Nile Flowers
Yoram Mor, Abraham H. Halevy, Anton M. Kofranek, and Michael S. Reid
1984
Pulse Treatments with Silver Thiosulfate and Sucrose Improve the Vase Life of Sweet Peas
Yoram Mor, Michael S. Reid, and Anton M. Kofranek
1984
1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid (ACC) - The Transmitted Stimulus in Pollinated Flowers
M.S. Reid, D.W. Fujino, N.E. Hoffman, and C.S. Whitehead
1984
Anatomical and Physiological Effects of Silver Thiosulfate on Ethylene-Induced Abscission in Coleus
Lisa Morrison Baird, Michael S. Reid, and Barbara D. Webster
1984
The Water Relations of Maidenhair Fronds Treated with Silver Nitrate
David W. Fujino, Michael S. Reid, and Harry C. Kohl
1983
Factors Affecting the Vase Life of Fronds of Maidenhair Fern
David W. Fujino, and Michael S. Reid
1983
Identification of Vascular Blockages in Rachides of Cut Maidenhair (Adiantum Raddianum) Fronds
David W. Fujino, Michael S. Reid, and G. E. Vandermolen
1983
Use of Silver Thiosulfate to Prevent Flower Abscission from Potted Plants
Arthur C. Cameron, Michael S. Reid
1983
Identification of the Ethylene Precurson, 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid (ACC), in Pollen
Charles S. Whiehead, David W. Fujino, and Michael S. Reid
1983
Postharvest Handling of Carnations
Michael S. Reid, Anton M. Kofranek, and Seward T. Besemer
1983
A Productivity and Partitioning Approach to Carnation Production
Priscilla L. Partridge, Michael S. Reid, and Harry C. Kohl
1983
Polysomal Population in Relation to Ethylene Production and the Senescence of Cut Carnation Flowers and Floral Parts
G. Bufler, R.J. Romani, M.S. Reid
1983
The Roles of Pollen ACC and Pollen Tube Growth in Ethylene Production by Carnations
Charles S. Whitehead, David W. Fujino, and Michael S. Reid
1983
Investigation of the Mode of Action of Ethylene in Carnation Senescence
Edward C. Sisler, Michael S. Reid, and David W. Fujino
1983
Environmental Factors Influencing the Opening of Bud-cut Flowers
Anton M. Kofranek, and Michael S. Reid
1983
Effect of Antagonists of Ethylene Action on Binding of Ethylene in Cut Carnations
E.C. Sisler, M.S. Reid, and S.F. Yang
1983
Changes in Ethylene Production and 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid Content of Pollinated Carnation Flowers
R. Nichols, G. Bufler, Y. Mor, D.W. Fujino, and M.S. Reid
1983
Diurnal Changes in the Chilling Sensitivity of Seedlings
Ann I. King, Michael S. Reid, and Brian D. Patterson
1982
Diurnal Changes in the Chilling Sensitivity of Seedlings
A.I. King, M.S. Reid, B.D. Patterson
1982
Epinasty of Poinsettias - the Role of Auxin and Ethylene
Michael S. Reid, Yoram Mor, and Anton M. Kofranek
1981
Effects of Aminooxyacetic Acid on Postharvest Characteristics of Carnation
D.W. Fujino, M.S. Reid, and S.F. Yang
1981
Isolated Petals - A Useful System for Studying Flower Senescence
Y. Mor, and M.S. Reid
1981
Shattering of Snapdragons - Effects of Silver Thiosulfate and Ethephon
D.S. Farnham, M.S. Reid, and D.W. Fujino
1981
Losses of Flowers Postharvest - A Commercial Point of View
J.E. Johnston, and M.S. Reid
1981
Recommendations for Standardized Vase Life Evaluations
M.S. Reid, and A.M. Kofranek
1981
The use of Silver Thiosulfate Anionic Complex as a Foliar Spray to Prevent Flower Abscission of Zygocactus
A.C. Cameron, and M.S. Reid
1981
Effect of Silver Thiosulfate Pretreatment on Vase Life of Cut Standard Carnations, Spray Carnations and Gladiolus after a Transcontinental Truck Shipment
Y. Mor, R.E. Hardenburg, A.M. Kofranek, and M.S. Reid
1981
Pulse Treatments with the Silver Thiosulfate Complex Extend the Vase Life of Cut Carnations
M.S. Reid, J.L. Paul, M.B. Farhoomand, A.M. Kofranek, and G.L. Staby
1980
Pulsing Gladiolus hybrida 'Captain Busch' with Silver or Quaternary Ammonium Compounds before Low Temperature Storage
M.B. Farhoomand, A.M. Kofranek, Y. Mor, M.S. Reid, and A.R.E. Awad
1980
Postharvest Physiology of Cut Flowers
M.S. Reid, and A.M. Kofranek
1980
Changes in the 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid Content of Cut Carnation Flowers in Relation to their Senescence
G. Bufler, Y. Mor, M.S. Reid, and S.F. Yang
1980
Effect of Silver Thiosulfate and Preservative Solutions on the Vase Life of Miniature Carnations
M.S. Reid, D.S. Farnham, E.P. McEnroe
1980
Role of the Ovary in Carnation Senescence
Yoram Mor, Michael S. Reid, and Anton M. Kofranek
1980
Changes in 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic-acid Content of Cut Carnation Flowers in Relation to Their Senescence
G. Bufler, Y. Mor, M.S. Reid, and S.F. Yang
1980
Handling, Precooling, and Temperature Management of Cut Flower Crops for Truck Transportation
Roger E. Rij, James F. Thompson, Delbert S. Farnham
1979
Comparison of Conditioning, Precooling, Transit Method, and Use of a Floral Preservative on Cut Flower Quality
D.S. Farnham, T.G. Byrne, F.J. Marousky, D. Durking, R. Rij, J.F. Thompson, and A.M. Kofranek
1979
Evaluation of Postharvest Handling Methods for Transcontinental Truck Shipments of Cut Carnations, Chrysanthemums, and Roses
A.H. Halevy, T.G. Byrne, A.M. Kofranek, D.S. Farnham, J.F. Thompson
1978
Forced-air Cooling for California Flower Crops
D.S. Farnham, J.F. Thompson, R.F. Hasek, A.M. Kofranek
1978
Postharvest Characteristics of Poinsettias as Influenced by Handling and Storage Procedures
George L. Staby, J.F. Thompson, A.M. Kofranek
1978
Temperature Management Effects on Quality of Carnation Flowers and Rosebuds
E.C. Maxie, D.S. Farnham, F.G. Mitchell, N.F. Sommer
January 1974


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