CONSERVATION OF CUT CARNATION FLOWERS (<i>DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS</i>, L. CV. ARTHUR). L. USE OF PRESERVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Authors

  • M. Serrano
  • J. Rosauro
  • J. A. Del Río
  • M. Acosta
Keywords: <i>Dianthus caryophyllus</i>, carnation, senescence, conservation

Abstract

The senescence of carnation flowers (Dianthus caryophyllus, L. cv. Arthur) is a genetically programmed process whose more evident symptoms are: lost of flower fresh weight, petals inrolling and ethylene production. Two conservative solutions (named SB and SN), able to improve the longevity of these cut flowers, are designed. They inhibit microbial growth and hold an acidic pH, avoiding the obstruction of the vascular system in the stem. The SN solution provided also a carbon source (sucrose). The efficiency of these solutions is tested in comparison with other commercial solutions used in conservation of cut flowers.

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Author Biographies

M. Serrano

Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CSIC) Murcia

J. Rosauro

Centro de Capacitación y Experiencias Agrarias de Molina de Segura Murcia

J. A. Del Río

Departamento de Biología Vegetal (Fisiología Vegetal) Facultad de Biología Universidad de Murcia

M. Acosta

Departamento de Biología Vegetal (Fisiología Vegetal) Facultad de Biología Universidad de Murcia
How to Cite
Serrano, M., Rosauro, J., Del Río, J. A., & Acosta, M. (1987). CONSERVATION OF CUT CARNATION FLOWERS (<i>DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS</i>, L. CV. ARTHUR). L. USE OF PRESERVATIVE SOLUTIONS. Anales de Biología, (14), 39–44. Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/analesbio/article/view/34841
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