Download This PaperVase life analysis of yellow gladiolus using different vase solution
Journal of Experimental Biosciences 4(2): 23-26, 2013
4 Pages Posted: 7 May 2020
Date Written: 2013
Abstract
A post-harvest experiment was conducted to maximize the vase life of yellow colored gladiolus using different vase solution in department of horticulture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University. Vase solutions were; tap water (control, C0); distilled water (C1); 100-ppm sucrose solution (C2); 100-ppm lemon juice solution (C3) and 100-ppm sucrose + lemon juice solution (C4). Vase solution 100-ppm of sucrose + lemon juice solution (C4) provided maximum days taken for floret senescence (10.2 days), maximum number of floret opened during floret senescence (9.3 florets), highest longevity (18.3 days) with minimum fresh weight loss (28.2%) whereas minimum days required for floret senescence (4.5days) in C3, minimum number of floret opened during floret senescence (3.9 florets) in C0. Lowest longevity (12.7days) found in C3 and maximum fresh weight loss (39.7%) in C0. 100-ppm sucrose + lemon juice solution was found best to extend the vase life of yellow gladiolus.
Keywords: Gladiolus, Sugar and Lemon Juice, and Flower Longevity
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