Storage Solution and Temperature Affect the Vase Life and Quality of Cut Gerbera Flowers

The effects of 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate (HQS) and sucrose treatment in storage solution and temperature for effective storage of cut gerbera flowers (Gerbera hybrida) were evaluated. Fresh weight, water uptake, and diameter of flowers stored in solution containing 400 mg ¡¤ L-1 HQS and 3% sucrose...

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Published inWeon'ye gwahag gi'sulji Vol. 21; no. 4
Main Authors Yoo, Y.K, Kim, W.S. (Mokpo National University, Muan, Republic of Korea)
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 01.12.2003
Subjects
ABSORCIÓN DE AGUA
ABSORPTION D'EAU
GERBERA
GÉRBERA
SACCHAROSE
SUCROSA
SUCROSE
WATER UPTAKE
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Summary:The effects of 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate (HQS) and sucrose treatment in storage solution and temperature for effective storage of cut gerbera flowers (Gerbera hybrida) were evaluated. Fresh weight, water uptake, and diameter of flowers stored in solution containing 400 mg ¡¤ L-1 HQS and 3% sucrose were better than the other treatments without regard to storage duration. Also, treatment of 400 mg ¡¤ L-1 HQS and 3% sucrose inhibited scape bending after storage and significantly prolonged vase life. Vase life and quality of cut gerbera flowers stored at 0¡É were maintained better than at 10¡É.
Bibliography:F62
2004004859
ISSN:1226-8763