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Role of air embolism and low water temperature in water balance of cut chrysanthemum flowers.

Author(s) : MEETEREN U. van

Type of article: Article

Summary

The water balance of cut chrysanthemum flowers (cv Cassa) which had been dry-stored and dehydrated did not recover, but deteriorated from the first day of vase life. During vase life, the cut flower water balance was affected to a greater extent by dry storage for 24 hours (with a minimal loss of water) than by desiccation for 1 hour. The water balance could be restored by vacuum rehydration or by placing the stems for 2 hours in cold water (0-5 deg C). It is concluded that there could be 2 separate mechanisms for water uptake in cut chrysanthemum flowers; air (or other gases) coming into the stems and dry storage.

Details

  • Original title: Role of air embolism and low water temperature in water balance of cut chrysanthemum flowers.
  • Record ID : 1994-0997
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1992
  • Source: Source: Sci. Hortic.
    vol. 51; n. 3-4; 275-284; 16 ref.

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