ISHS Acta Horticulturae 755: International Conference on Quality Management in Supply Chains of Ornamentals
EFFECT OF ETHANOL ON POSTHARVEST QUALITY OF CUT ANTHURIUM FLOWERS (ANTHURIUM ANDRAEANUM L. CV. MARSHALL) |
| Authors: | N. Thawiang, M. Buanong, S. Kanlayanarat |
| Keywords: | Anthurium, ethanol solution, holding, postharvest, vase life |
| Abstract:
The effects of ethanol on cut flowers of anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum L. cv. Marshall) were studied by treating stems with up to 2% ethanol solution and measuring spathe color changes, change of fresh weight, water uptake and vase life. Treatment with 0.05% ethanol did not affect the vase life of cut anthurium in comparison with control (29 d), while use of 2% ethanol solution shortened the vase life of flower (16 d). However, there were no significant differences in fresh weight, water uptake and changes in flower color among all treatments. | |
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