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Tuberose flower (Polianthes tuberosa L.) is a perennial and bulbous flowering plant, related to the Amaryllidaceae family and now it is placed in family Agavaceae. The investigation entitled “Influence of different pulsing solutions on postharvest life of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) cv. Prajwal” was carried out at the experimental farm and laboratory of Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, College of Horticulture, SVPUAT, Meerut during the year of 2021-22 & 2022-23. Experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design with 10 treatments and 3 replications. In the present experiment we aimed at prolonging the vase life and improving the quality of cut spike of tuberose by Pulsing or hydration procedure using different noble treatments in tuberose, as the main challenge was to reduce abscission of buds, initiation of bud opening mechanism and leaf yellowing due to the sensitivity, vascular infections, high rate of respiration and inhibition of ethylene production. These differences in physiological behavior of cut stem dipped in different pulsing solution are very important to consider when developing post harvest physiology of tuberose. In the present finding we have primarily focused and observed under the light of pertinent literature available substantiated with robust evidence thus we derived the overall best treatment for different parameters for improving the vase life of tuberose that were recorded under the treatment T9 (Sucrose 15% + 8-HQC 300 ppm) followed by the treatment T6 (Sucrose 10% + 8-HQC 300 ppm) and T8 (Sucrose 15% + 8-HQC 200 ppm) resulted in most of the postharvest parameters such as amount of pulsing solution consumed (13.16, 15.82 ml), days taken to opening of floret (2.53, 2.54 days), floret diameter (3.38, 3.40 cm), vase life (10.78, 10.80 days), weight change/loss in cut spike (13.29 %, 14.52 %), fungal infection, fragrance score (2.95, 2.96), freshness index (4.97, 4.98) and moisture content (89.89, 85.60, 83.21%).
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Cut flowers are used to express appreciation, affection and express emotions on various special occasions. The international trade in cut flowers has expanded in recent years and is expected to grow with the promotion and use of horticultural plants for their therapeutic benefits. Vase life is the period during which a cut flower maintains its appearance in the vase. This is a crucial factor in determining which plant species are ideal for use in floristry, with long vase life plants being considerably more desirable than short vase life plants. Chemical treatments that extend the life of vases are a major part of floristry. Adding sugars to a vase solution with cut flowers is known to delay aging and extend the life of the vase. Nano-sensors could therefore also help to extend the life of vases with cut flowers and thus enable the monitoring of ethylene concentrations in the warehouses of large growers and wholesalers. In floriculture, nanotechnology has increased yield to potential market value, particularly for essential micronutrients essential for host defence.
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A study on the effect of plant growth regulators on growth of chrysanthemum was carried out at K.N.K. College of Horticulture, Mandsaur. Experiment was laid out in completely randomized design(CRD) with three replications. Chrysanthemum cultivar- Hybrid-2 was used for the experiment. Six PGR treatments consisting of three concentrations each of GA and NAA i.e., GA3 (100, 150 & 200 ppm) and NAA (75 ppm, 125 ppm and 200 ppm) were applied to the experiment. GA3 (200 ppm) recorded the maximum values for plant height, plant spread, number of branches / plant, number of leaves/ plant, leaf length (cm), leaf stalk length (cm), number of suckers per plant, number of flowers per plant, flower stalk length (cm), flower diameter and flowering duration as well as the earliest first flower bud appearance and first flower opening. This treatment also recorded the longest vase life of cut flowers (days), the maximum total water uptake in vase and the maximum diameter of fully opened flower in vase life.
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The perishable nature of flowers urge for their appropriate post harvest management especially storage and packaging that keep the quality and potential vase life for better value. Gladiolus, commonly called as Sword lily, is a commercially important cut flower crop with elegant spikes, bright florets and good keeping quality. In the present study, we investigated the physiological and biochemical attributes affecting post harvest life of gladiolus spikes after packaging and storage. The spikes of four gladiolus cvs. Punjab Glance, Punjab Glad-1, Punjab Glad-2 and Punjab Pink Elegance were harvested at tight bud stage and packed in PP sleeves (25 ?m) and stored vertically at 4-5°C for 6, 9 and 12 days. After storage, the post harvest quality of both packed and unpacked spikes declined with more adverse effect on unpacked spikes. Among different storage durations, the spikes stored for 9 days showed good keeping quality parameters viz., vase life, per cent flower opened, floret size, days to opening of basal floret, maximum number of florets open at one time and water absorbed per spike which were at par with spikes stored for 6 days. The spikes stored for 12 days were found to be unacceptable in comparison to freshly harvested spikes and spikes stored for 6 and 9 days. The improved quality of spikes stored in sleeves could be accounted due to higher membrane stability index, relative water content, catalase and peroxidase activity as compared to unpacked spikes. Thus, loss in quality of spikes as compared to fresh during storage up to 9 days in PP sleeves is better than the complete loss of produce during transportation and gluts. Hence, the spikes of gladiolus could be stored dry at 4±0.5°C in PP sleeves for 9 days without much influence on its post harvest quality.
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Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of two dominant arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi along with Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens on the growth and vase life of Chrysanthemum indicum ('Garden Mum'- Kathleen Dark Red). Methodology: An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of G. mosseae (G) and A. laevis (A) along with T. viride (T) and Pseudomonas fluorescens (P) on the growth and vase life of C. indicum L. under polyhouse conditions. The experiment was laid in a randomized block design with five replicates. Results: AM fungi along with other bioinoculants showed maximum root colonization leading to increased water absorption and various important nutrients, especially phosphorous, thereby enhancing the growth and different biochemical attributes. For the vase life experiment, bioinoculants treated plants showed better result with minimum peroxidase activity, thereby delaying flower senescence. Interpretation: AMF inoculation should be recommended at nursery level as biofertilizers are cost effective and also a substitute for chemical fertilizers
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ABSTRACT: Aster (Aster ericoides L.) is a flower crop of North American origin, which belongs to the family Asteraceae. This plant presents capitulum-type inflorescences, widely used as cut flowers. In Brazil, it has been grown only recently, but still has a high expansion potential. In floriculture, pulsing and conditioning solutions are often used to extend the vase life of cut flowers. The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of silver thiosulphate (STS) pulsing and sucrose solutions on the postharvest life of A. ericoides stems. The experiment was carried out under a complete randomized design with treatments arranged in a 2x5 factorial scheme. Treatments consisted of flower stems treated with STS pulsing for 30 minutes, combined with four sucrose concentrations (5, 10, 15, and 20%) for six hours, plus a control (without treatment). Each plot contained four replicates of 10 stems, totalizing 400 stems. The following variables were daily: vase life, fresh mass, and relative water content (RWC). For pulsing data, means were compared by the Tukey's test (p≥5%). Yet for sucrose concentrations, means were submitted to a polynomial regression to verify the behavior of variables as a function of concentrations increases. Likewise, each treatment was evaluated for fresh mass and RWC variations over time by a polynomial regression. Results indicated no effect of STS pulsing (2mM) on the vase-life length of aster stems. In contrast, the sucrose solution at 10% extended the vase life of stems by two days, decreased fresh mass loss, and helped maintain water balance in stems.
RESUMO: O áster (Aster ericoides L.) é originário da América do Norte, pertence à família Asteraceae, possui inflorescências do tipo capítulo e é muito usada como flor de corte. No Brasil, sua produção é recente e apresenta grande potencial de expansão. O uso de soluções de "pulsing" e de acondicionamento, em flores de corte, é bastante empregado na floricultura para prolongar o tempo de prateleira. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a influência do "pulsing" de STS (tiossulfato de prata) e do condicionamento em soluções de sacarose na vida pós-colheita de hastes de A. ericoides. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado e os tratamentos foram arranjados em esquema fatorial 2x5, ou seja, com e sem aplicação de "pulsing" com tiossulfato de prata (STS) 2mM por 30 minutos, combinados com quatro concentrações de sacarose: 5, 10, 15 e 20% por 6 horas e tratamento controle; foram 4 repetições e 10 hastes por parcela, perfazendo um total de 400 hastes. Avaliou-se diariamente a vida de vaso, acúmulo de massa fresca e conteúdo relativo de água (CRA) das hastes tratadas. Os dados de "pulsing" (STS) as médias foram comparadas pelo Teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. As médias de sacarose foram submetidas à análise de regressão polinomial a fim de verificar o comportamento das variáveis em função do aumento da concentração de sacarose e para massa fresca e CRA foi realizada regressão polinomial para cada tratamento a fim de verificar o comportamento do tratamento ao longo do tempo. Concluiu-se que tratamento de "pulsing" com tiossulfato de prata (STS) a 2mM por 30 minutos não contribuiu para o aumento da vida de vaso das hastes de áster. O tratamento de condicionamento com 10% de sacarose prolongou a vida de vaso em dois dias, diminuiu a perda de massa fresca e favoreceu o balanço hídrico de hastes de áster.
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A study was carried out to investigate the effects of Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) and sugars on the plants and flowers quality of Mokara Chark Kuan orchid respectively. Parameters were monitored between November 2014 to March 2015, with the application of three concentrations of NAA at 25, 50 and 100 mg/L in the field. The application of 25 mg/L NAA significantly increases the plant height, number of roots and total soluble solid content of Mokara Chark Kuan orchid plants. But, there was no significant effect on the leaves number, chlorophyll content and number of flowers. In case of storage experiment, the cut Mokara Chark Kuan flowers were treated with 3 % and 6 % glucose and sucrose. Physiological parameters: fresh weight, water uptake, petal thickness, discoloration and vase life were evaluated. It can be concluded that spraying with 25 mg/L NAA enhanced the plant growth and development of Mokara Chark Kuan orchid. The study also showed that 6 % sucrose was the best treatment for maintaining the post-harvest quality as well as vase life of cut Mokara Chark Kuan orchid flowers.
Um estudo foi realizado para investigar os efeitos do ácido naftaleno ácido acético (NAA) no crescimento de e açúcares no plantas e na qualidade de flores da orquídea Mokara Chark Kuan . Os parâmetros foram monitorados entre novembro de 2014 e março 2015, com a aplicação de três concentrações de ANA em 25, 50 e 100 mg / L sob condições de campo. A aplicação de 25 mg / L de ANA aumentou significativamente a altura da planta, o número de raízes e o teor de sólidos solúveis totais de plantas de orquídeas Mokara Chark Kuan. Todavia, não houve nenhum efeito significativo sobre o número de folhas, o teor de clorofila e o número de flores. No caso do experimento de armazenamento, flores cortadas de Mokara Chark Kuan foram tratadas com 3% e 6% de glicose e de sacarose. Os parâmetros fisiológicos: peso fresco, absorção de água, espessura pétala, descoloração e vida de vaso foram avaliados. Pode concluir-se que a pulverização com 25 mg / L de NAA aumentou o crescimento e o desenvolvimento das plantas de orquídea Mokara Chark Kuan. O estudo também mostrou que 6% de sacarose foi o melhor tratamento para a manutenção da qualidade pós-colheita, bem como vida de vaso em flores de corte da orquídea Mokara Chark Kuan .
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ABSTRACT: Normally, it is not recommended the conditioning of gladiolus stems in water during storage or transport. Hydration of petals may accelerate flower opening, even at a low temperature, which compromises quality at marketing moment. However, for this species, neither the effect of prolonged dry cold storage nor its behavior when transferred to water at room temperature has been evaluated. The present study aimed to evaluate the vase life and the rehydration capacity of gladiolus flowers ( Gladiolus grandiflora Hort.) after dry storage at low temperature. Flower stems of cultivars Blue Frost, Gold Field, Traderhorn, and Jester were dry-stored at a temperature of 5 ± 1 ºC and relative humidity of 85% for 12, 24, 36, and 48h. Control stems remained always in deionized water. After storage, they were returned to the water at room temperature and evaluated for vase life (adopting the discard criterion when 50% of the basal flowers displayed loss of color and wilting), fresh weight change (%), water uptake rate and transpiration rate, as well as relative water content of the petals (%). In dry cold storage conditions, for up to 36h, the vase life was not affected although incomplete rehydration of the flowers. Rehydration capacity of the stem is linked to the staggered opening of flowers along the inflorescence.
RESUMO: Normalmente, não é recomendado o condicionamento de hastes de gladíolo em água durante o armazenamento ou transporte. A hidratação das pétalas acelera a abertura das flores, mesmo em baixa temperatura, o que compromete a qualidade no momento da comercialização. No entanto, para essa espécie, ainda não foi estudado o efeito do armazenamento refrigerado prolongado a seco e nem o seu comportamento quando transferida para a água em temperatura ambiente. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a vida de vaso e a capacidade de reidratação de hastes florais de gladíolo após armazenamento a seco em baixa temperatura ( Gladiolus grandiflora Hort.). As hastes das cultivares Blue Frost, Gold Field, Traderhorn e Jester foram armazenadas a seco em temperatura de 5 ± 1 ºC e umidade relativa de 85% por 12, 24, 36 e 48 horas. As hastes controle permaneceram sempre em água deionizada. Após armazenamento, retornaram a água sob condição de temperatura ambiente (22 ± 1 ºC) e foram avaliadas quanto à vida de vaso (adotando o critério de descarte quando 50% das flores basais apresentaram perda de coloração e murcha), variação da massa de matéria fresca (%), taxa de absorção de água e taxa transpiratória, bem como o teor relativo de água das pétalas (%). Em condições de armazenamento a seco em baixa temperatura, por até 36 horas, a vida de vaso não foi afetada, embora tenha ocorrido reidratação incompleta das flores. A capacidade de reidratação da haste está relacionada com a abertura escalonada das flores ao longo da inflorescência.
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As flores de corte são produtos altamente perecíveis e sua vida pós-colheita deve ser prolongada ao máximo para garantir a fidelidade dos consumidores. Uma possível medida para ampliar o período pós-colheita é a adição de fontes exógenas como biocidas, açúcares e substâncias acidificantes, compostos presentes nos conservantes florais comerciais. Nesse sentido, objetivou-se avaliar a eficácia do uso de conservantes florais na longevidade pós-colheita e na redução do número de bactérias em hastes florais de gérbera de corte. Seis hastes florais por unidade experimental de gérberas 'Essandre', colhidas em produtor comercial, foram condicionadas em frascos de vidro com 1L das seguintes soluções: T1 - água destilada (tratamento testemunha); T2-1,0% (v/v) Flower(r); T3-1,5% (v/v) Flower(r); T4-1,0% (v/v) Flower Plus(r); T5-1,5% (v/v) Flower Plus(r); e T6-1 tablete de Florissant 500(c). Ao final de 7 dias, observou-se o conteúdo de carboidratos totais e, ao final do experimento: a longevidade; a massa fresca relativa; e a absorção de solução. Nas soluções de vaso, durante o período experimental, avaliou-se o pH. A contagem bacteriana, nas hastes florais, foi realizada com os tratamentos: T1 - água destilada (tratamento testemunha); T2-0,75% (v/v) Flower(r); T3-1,5% (v/v) Flower(r). Os conservantes florais testados não aumentam a longevidade pós-colheita de hastes florais de gérbera de corte. O uso de conservante floral reduz o número de bactérias em hastes florais de gérbera de corte.
Cut flowers are highly perishable products and its shelf-life should be prolonged to the maximum to ensure the fidelity of consumers. A measure to assist vase life lengthening might most likely derives from the addition of exogenous sources of biocides, carbohydrates and acidifying substances compounds present in commercial floral preservatives. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of floral preservatives on postharvest longevity, and reducing the number of bacteria in gerbera cut flowers. Six cv. 'Essandre' gerbera flower stalks as experimental unit were harvested at a commercial cut flower producer and placed in glass jars with 1L of these solutions: T1 - distilled water (control treatment); T2-1,0% (v/v) Flower(r) ; T3-1,5% (v/v) Flower(r); T4-1,0% (v/v) Flower Plus(r); T5-1,5 % (v/v) Flower Plus(r) and T6 - one tablet Florissant 500(c). The following variables were evaluated at the end of shelf life of the flower stalks: contents of storage substances, longevity, relative fresh weight and solution uptake. The pH of vase solutions was determined along the evaluation period. Bacterial counts were performed from solutions of the following treatments: T1 - distilled water (control treatment); T2-0,75% (v/v) Flower(r); and T3-1,5% (v/v) Flower(r). The floral preservatives tested did not increase the postharvest longevity of gerbera cut flowers. The use of floral preservative reduces the number of bacteria in gerbera cut flowers.
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O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar alguns aspectos da fisiologia pós-colheita de inflorescências de sorvetão cultivadas no Submédio São Francisco. Hastes florais recém-colhidas foram submetidas a diferentes tratamentos (água destilada; 75mg L-1 de nitrato de prata - AgNO3; 1000mg L-1 de cloreto de cobalto - CoCl2; 5mg L-1 de ácido giberélico - GA3 - Progibb® e 10mg L-1 de 6-Benzilaminopurina - BAP), em ambiente com temperatura e umidade controlada por 15 dias. A vida pós-colheita foi acompanhada a partir da escala de notas, da massa da matéria fresca e do consumo da solução conservante. O tratamento com AgNO3 em hastes de sorvetão, foi o mais eficiente na manutenção da vida de vaso de sorvetão, porém, devido a sua toxidez, recomenda-se o uso de GA3.
The objective of this research was to study some physiological post-harvest aspect of beehive ginger inflorescences grown in the lower middle San Francisco river basin. Flower stems just harvested were submitted to different treatments (distilled water; 75mg L-1 of silver nitrate - AgNO3; 1000mg L-1 of cobalt chloride - CoCl2; 5mg L-1 de GA3 - Progibb® and 10mg L-1 of 6-benzylamino purine - BAP), in an environment with controlled temperature and humidity, for 15 days. The post-harvest life was monitored from grading scale, fresh weight, and consumption of the preservative solution. The treatment with silver nitrate was the most efficient to keep the vase life of beehive ginger, however due to its toxity, the use of GA3 is recommended.