ShareCold storage and transportation conditions for cut flowers, cuttings and potted plants.
Author(s) : RUDNICKI R. M., NOWAK J., GOSZCZYNSKA D. M.
Type of article: Periodical article
Summary
Temperatures in the range 0 to 12 deg C are necessary for cut flowers and cuttings to ensure maintenance of quality for periods of 1 to 3 days. Refrigeration is also necessary for long distance transport. There are a number of factors which affect the quality of stored flowers, cuttings and potted plants. The effect of these and other quality treatments are discussed.
Details
- Original title: Cold storage and transportation conditions for cut flowers, cuttings and potted plants.
- Record ID : 1992-2818
- Languages: English
- Source: Acta Hortic. - n. 298
- Publication date: 1991/12
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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Indexing
- Themes: Seeds and plants
- Keywords: Ornamental plant; Light; Refrigerated transport; Chilling; Quality; Survival; Horticulture; Cut flower; Storage life
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- Languages : English
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- Languages : English
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- Author(s) : REID M. S.
- Date : 1991/12
- Languages : English
- Source: Acta Hortic. - n. 298
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- Author(s) : NOWAK J.
- Date : 1991/12
- Languages : English
- Source: Acta Hortic. - n. 298
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