Improving postharvest vase-life and quality of cut rose flowers using natural preservatives
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 9, Issue 11
Abstract
The effects of pulse Putrescine, spermine and spermidine, on cut rose was studied. Putrescine, spermine and spermidine in the two levels 100 and 200 mg 1- were tested. This study was conducted in a factorial experiment with complete randomized design on 120 Rose cut flowers in horticulture laboratory of agriculture faculty of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch branch. The recorded traits included vase life, protein content, anthocyanin and water absorption. The results showed that 200 mg 1- spermine treatments increased cut flower vase life, protein content, anthocyanin and water absorption. A direct relationship between vase life and, increasing of anthocyanin changes and water uptake was observed as well.
Authors and Affiliations
Zohre Razm Avar| Department of Horticulture, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, email: zohrerazmavar@yahoo.com, Mohammad Farjadi Shakib| Department of Gardening, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Iran, Elham Danaei| Department of Gardening, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Iran
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