Characterization of ethylene-induced abscission in miniature rose (Rosa hybrida L.) [Elektronische Ressource] / von Noorollah Ahmadi

Characterization of Ethylene-Induced Abscission in Miniature Rose (Rosa hybrida L.) Von der Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover zur Erlangung des Grades Doktor der Gartenbauwissenschaften (Dr. rer. hort.) genehmigte Dissertation von Noorollah Ahmadi, M. Sc. Horticulture geboren am 11. September 1969 in Eghlid, IRAN 2008 Referent: Prof. Dr. Margrethe Serek Korreferent: Prof. Dr. Traud Winkelmann Tag der Promotion: 04. 12. 2008 Dedicated to my family Acknowledgements To the Almighty God, “ALLAH” Who have granted me everything and Who have blessed and supported me by His power in all my life, as well as giving me the opportunity to continue the study and complete this dissertation. During my stay in Germany for doing my PhD, I got an opportunity to study and learn many things. This dissertation could have never been completed without the help of so many generous people. I express my thanks and gratitude to all people who helped me, but their names are not mentioned here. I would like to express my upmost gratitude to my supervisor, Prof. Dr. Margrethe Serek. The excellent supervision and supports that she gave truly help the progression of this research project. Her poignant comments throughout the preparation of this thesis will never be forgotten. My deepest thanks go to my co-supervisor, Dr.