Ethylene, Water and Sugar - An Influence in Vase Life of Cut Flowers
Sidhdharth G.*
Dept. of Vegetable Sciences, Horticultural College and Research Institute (Tamil Nadu Agricultural University), Periyakulam, Kamatchipuram, Tamil Nadu (625 604), India
Nivethaa P.J.
Dept. of Vegetable Sciences, College of Horticulture (University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences), Mudigree, Chickmangalore, Karnataka (577 132), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Ethylene, Sleepiness, Sucrose, Vase life
Abstract
Vase life quality of cut flowers is one of the important factors for customer satisfaction and purchase. In recent years, international trade of cut flowers have expanded and high quality of flowers have preferred to extend postharvest longevity and increase marketability and economic value. The major factors during both production and postharvest stages that influence vase life are water relations, carbohydrates and ethylene. Many flowers are sensitive to ethylene and cause disorders like sleepiness, epinasty etc., Mostly, vase life is determined by rate of transpiration and type of sugars (solutes) present. If water is imbalanced through transpiration, results in drooping and premature wilting which makes unpreferable to consumers. This paper highlights ethylene, water relation and sugar influence in vase life of flowers.
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