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Breaking Bud Dormancy in Corms and Trees with Sulfide Compounds in Garlic and Horseradish

Year: 1986

Type: article

Abstract: Volatiles from garlic and horseradish paste broke corm dormancy of springflowering gladiolus ( Gladiolus × Tubergenii Hort. Effective substances in garlic were allyl sulfide, methyl disulfide, n-propyl disulfide, and those in horseradish were allyl sulfide, allyl isothiocyanate, and n-propyl sulfide. Monosulfide extracted from garlic paste, allyl sulfide, and allyl disulfide were effective in breaking corm dormancy of summer-flowering gladiolus ( Gladiolus spp .). Methyl disulfide promoted sprouting and flowering of tree peony ( Paeonia suffruticosa Andr.) and flowering of ornamental cherry ( Prunus spp.) without phytotoxic symptoms.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.21.1.114

Authors: T. Hosoki, Y. Sakai, M. Hamada, K. Taketani

Institution: Shimane University

Language: English

Topic: Flowering Plant Growth and Cultivation

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000