Deciduous Dendrobium Flower signaling?

[troy1191]

Hi!

So I know that this may be a question/topic that no one has an answer to but I thought I would try! I'm going to school for horticulture and am thinking about research topics and had a few ideas. I was wondering if anyone knew how deciduous Dendrobiums (ones with winter rests of some sort) signal flower bud initiation? Does anyone know if ethylene plays a part? Or if its a build up of another plant hormone over the course of the winter rest?

There is very little research to be found on the particular topic. My interest involves the use of ethylene treatments to induce regular/controlled flowering and flowering of juvenile specimens.

Any info is appreciated,
Troy