Effect of storage temperature and wrapping material on the postharvest life of gladiolus cultivar Her Majesty.

Author(s) : BEURA S., SINGH R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Two days after storage, the cellophane-packed spikes stored at 4 °C produced the largest first and fifth florets. After 4 days, cellophane- and butter paper-packed flowers stored at 4 °C produced the largest first and fifth florets. The postharvest life of cut spikes of gladiolus was highest with packing in cellophane- and butter paper and storage at 4 °C for 2 days; in cellophane or butter paper for 4 days and in butter paper for 6 days.

Details

  • Original title: Effect of storage temperature and wrapping material on the postharvest life of gladiolus cultivar Her Majesty.
  • Record ID : 2005-0850
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. ornam. Horticult. - vol. 6 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2003

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