ISHS Acta Horticulturae 424: II International Rose Symposium
THE LATEX RED TEST - A RAPID METHOD TO DEMONSTRATE THE OCCURRENCE OF MICROPARTICLES ON THE XYLEM SURFACE OF CUT ROSES |
| Authors: | D.J. Durkin, H.M.C. Put, A.C.M. Clerkx |
| Abstract:
The latex red test, described in this paper is a rapid, simple and reliable method to indicate, at an early stage, accumulation and adhesion of microparticles onto the xylem surface of cut rose stems. These microparticles can range from humic-, soily-, plant-, macromolecular or microbial origin as well. The results of the latex red test can be obtained- within 30 min after execution. Each test takes appr. 1–2 min of handling. A binocular stereo objective (45X) is needed for observation. | |
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