Physiological and molecular effects of thidiazuron and ethylene on leaf yellowing and rooting of pelargonium (Pelargonium zonale hybrids) cuttings [Elektronische Ressource] / von Theophilus Mwendwa Mutui
Physiological and Molecular effects of Thidiazuron and Ethylene on Leaf Yellowing and Rooting of Pelargonium (Pelargonium zonale hybrids) Cuttings Von Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät der Universität Hannover zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades eines Doktors der Gartenbauwissenschaften -Dr. rer. hort.- genehmigte Dissertation von Theophilus Mwendwa Mutui, M. Sc. Hort. (Nairobi) geboren am 21. May 1969 in Kitui, Kenya 2005 Referent: Prof. Dr. Margrethe Serek Korreferent: Prof. Dr. Sridevy Sriskandarajah Tag der Promotion: 14.09.2005 Dedication To my Younger Brothers, Wife, and Children to be. This thesis is made to inspire them to aspire to strive to achieve the highest level of education possible. AMEN iAcknowledgements First and foremost, I would like to extend my special thanks to Prof. Dr. Margrethe Serek, a distinguished professor in the field of post harvest physiology of ornamental crops with special interest in ethylene biology and physiology for her invaluable guidance and tireless supervision throughout the course of this study. I also thank Dr. Heiko Mibus-Schoppe for introducing me to the field of molecular biology that enabled me to gain insights into these novel and dynamic tools in all aspects of study in biology.