Comparison of Conditioning, Precooling, Transit Method, and Use of a Floral Preservative on Cut Flower Quality1,2
| Autor: | D. S. Farnham, T. G. Byrne, F. J. Marousky, D. Durkin, R. Rij, J. F. Thompson, A. M. Kofranek |
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| Rok vydání: | 1979 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 104:483-490 |
| ISSN: | 2327-9788 0003-1062 |
| Popis: | Excessive temperatures recorded within flower boxes on transcontinental refrigerated trucks were avoided by using an integrated system of preshipment cooling with forced-air, standardized containers and appropriate stacking pattern. The longevity and quality of flowers shipped from California to Florida by refrigerated trucks were comparable to or better than that of air-shipped flowers. Preshipment conditioning treatments did not improve flower longevity of shipped roses, carnations or gladioli. Preconditioning chrysanthemum stems in AgNo3 solution eliminated the need to recut stems after shipment. Carnations and gladioli handled dry lasted as long as conditioned flowers. Floral preservative used on roses and carnations after shipping had a more positive affect on longevity than any other handling treatment. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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