Table 3 P5CS and OAT activity accompanying by proline accumulation during rose flowers development from bud opening to petal senescence.
Flower development stages | P5CS activity (U kg−1) | OAT activity (U kg−1) | Proline accumulation (mmol kg−1 FW) |
|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 | 11.93 ± 0.81 c | 8.25 ± 0.61 d | 15.46 ± 0.34 e |
Stage 2 | 15.37 ± 1.42 bc | 11.28 ± 0.93 d | 26.57 ± 1.55 d |
Stage 3 | 22.33 ± 1.84 b | 13.27 ± 0.49 cd | 38.97 ± 3.40 c |
Stage 4 | 38.97 ± 3.82 a | 17.26 ± 1.15 c | 55.86 ± 3.59 b |
Stage 5 | 38.62 ± 3.83 a | 39.32 ± 3.19 a | 69.13 ± 4.79 a |
Stage 6 | 33.07 ± 2.21 a | 32.64 ± 1.96 b | 54.51 ± 2.70 b |
Significant | ** | ** | ** |
CV | 16.79 | 14.24 | 12.31 |
LSD (P < 0.05) | 7.98 | 5.15 | 9.51 |