“…Use of inhibitors of ethylene synthesis and activity, is an option to delay the senescence and increase the postharvest life of flowers and fruits (Porat, Shlomo, Serek, Sisler, & Borochov, 1995). Due to its ability to inhibit the synthesis of this plant hormone, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), a synthetic analog of salicylic acid (SA), can be used for preserving floral stems (Moura, Mapeli, Finger, & Barbosa, 2010). Souza, Nobre, Gheyi, Dias and Soares (2016) were able to reduce the wilting of the mountain guava (Acca sellowiana Berg) flower, and maintain its color for a longer period, with the use of SA, compared to the control.…”