Influence of sucrose and ascorbic acid on vase life of red ginger (Alpinia purpurata Vieill.)

Autor: Islam, M.S., Mehraj, H, Roni, M.Z.K., MAHASEN, M., UDDIN, AFM JAMAL
Rok vydání: 2021
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6983381
Popis: Red ginger (Alpinia purpurata Vieill.) is an ornamental evergreen, year-round, perennial herb has showy inflorescences of bright red colored bracts which are the valuable part. Flower stalks of red ginger are attractive cut flower can also be used in floral arrangements have long vase life, which is limited by bract browning. Present study was carried out to increase the vase life to the highest consequently, popularize as cut flower. An extension of vase life is achieved through using sucrose and ascorbic acid. Influence of various combinations of sucrose and ascorbic acid was studied and appropriate concentrations were standardized. Hence, the extended vase lives explore red ginger as prospective commercial cut flower in Bangladesh.
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