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Carnations: effects of high concentrations of carbon dioxide on flower physiology and longevity.

Author(s) : IRVING D. E., HONNOR L.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Elevated carbon dioxide atmosphere treatments (60% carbon dioxide in air) were applied for 1 or 3 days at 0 or 20 deg C to cut white carnation flowers (cv. Delphi) as a potential disinfestation treatment. Water uptake, flower diameter, respiration rate, ethylene production, longevity and pH of sap expressed from petals were measured to reveal the physiological response of the carnations to the treatments. The authors conclude carnation flowers can withstand 60% carbon dioxide at 0 deg C without detriment to vase life, conditions that could constitute a disinfestation treatment against some insects.

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  • Original title: Carnations: effects of high concentrations of carbon dioxide on flower physiology and longevity.
  • Record ID : 1995-2329
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 4 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1994/06

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