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Sucrose Pulsing of Gladiolus Stems before Storage to Increase Spike Quality1

Year: 1976

Type: article

Abstract: Pulsing gladiolus stems at 21°C with 20% sucrose in combination with AgNO 3 before storage of 7 or 10 days resulted in greater floret opening and size than those not pulsed. A silver treatment alone was not effective. The sucrose fulfills the requirements for a carbohydrate source and osmoticum which are necessary for floret growth and development. This treatment with sucrose is recommended prior to shipping or storage of gladiolus for long periods.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.11.6.572

Authors: Anton M. Kofranek, Abraham H. Halevy

Institution: University of California, Davis

Language: English

Topic: Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000