Title:
METHODS FOR EXTENDING THE FRESHNESS OF CUT FLOWERS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, AND PLANT CUTTINGS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2001030143
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Disclosed are compositions that comprise one or more N-acylethanolamine compounds for maintaining the freshness and appearance of cut flowers, floral products, decorative foliage, fruits, and other plant cuttings. More specifically, the present invention provides methods for treating and storing cut flowers, Christmas trees, fruits, and other severed plant parts that preserve the appearance, freshness, fragrance and/or aesthetic qualities of the botanical products. Using the disclosed compositions, the shelf life of cut flowers was substantially prolonged, in many cases 2 to 5 times longer than untreated flowers, with the treated flowers or foliage appearing healthy and viable, and without wilting, dehydration, leaf drop, or visible signs of senescence. Likewise, treatment of ornamental coniferous plants with the anti-senescent compositions delayed deterioration and leaf drop, while extending the overall appearance and quality of the plants and plant cuttings.
Inventors:
CHAPMAN KENT D (US)
AUSTIN-BROWN SHEA (US)
AUSTIN-BROWN SHEA (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2000/029959
Publication Date:
October 03, 2002
Filing Date:
October 30, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
UNIV NORTH TEXAS (US)
CHAPMAN KENT D (US)
AUSTIN-BROWN SHEA (US)
CHAPMAN KENT D (US)
AUSTIN-BROWN SHEA (US)
International Classes:
A01N3/00; A01N3/02; A01N37/20; (IPC1-7): A01N3/02; A01N3/00; A01N37/20; C12N9/20
Domestic Patent References:
| WO1999023889A2 | 1999-05-20 |
Foreign References:
| DE4017084A1 | 1991-11-28 | |||
| GB2282327A | 1995-04-05 |
Other References:
RYU S ET AL: "Inhibition of phospholipase D by lysophosphatidylethanolamine, a lipid-derived senescence retardant", PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF USA,US,NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE. WASHINGTON, vol. 94, no. 23, November 1997 (1997-11-01), pages 12717 - 12721, XP002104453, ISSN: 0027-8424
DATABASE CAB [online] CAB INTERNATIONAL, WALLINGFORD, OXON, GB; S.TRIPATHY ET AL.: "N-acylethanolamines in signal transduction of elicitor perception. Attenuation of alkalinization response and activation of defense gene expression", XP002169796, retrieved from STN-INTERNATIONAL accession no. 2000:45339 CABA
DATABASE CHEMABS [online] CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE, COLUMBUS, OHIO, US; K.D.CHAPMAN ET AL.: "N-acylethanolamines: formation and molcular composition of a new class of plant lipids", XP002169797, retrieved from STN-INTERNATIONAL accession no. 128:292732 HCA
DATABASE CAB [online] CAB INTERNATIONAL, WALLINGFORD, OXON, GB; S.TRIPATHY ET AL.: "N-acylethanolamines in signal transduction of elicitor perception. Attenuation of alkalinization response and activation of defense gene expression", XP002169796, retrieved from STN-INTERNATIONAL accession no. 2000:45339 CABA
DATABASE CHEMABS [online] CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE, COLUMBUS, OHIO, US; K.D.CHAPMAN ET AL.: "N-acylethanolamines: formation and molcular composition of a new class of plant lipids", XP002169797, retrieved from STN-INTERNATIONAL accession no. 128:292732 HCA
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