Effects of STS, 1-MCP and sucrose on the vase life of cut Oxypetalum caeruleum flowers.
Hiraya, T., Shimizu, H. and Ichimura, K.
Horticultural Research (Japan). Volume 1, Number 1, 2002, Pages 67-70.
2002
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The effects of STS (silver thiosulfate), 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), and sucrose on the vase life of cut O. caeruleum flowers were investigated. Pulse treatment with 5 or 10% sucrose extended the vase life of cut flowers; however, the treatment caused visible damage on leaves. When cut flowers were treated with 5% sucrose, STS, or a combination of the two, vase life was extended further by combined treatment than by sucrose alone or STS alone. Pulse treatment with STS in combination with 3% sucrose extended the vase life without causing any visible damage on leaves. On the contrary, 1-MCP had no effect on extending the vase life. When cut flowers were treated with STS and 3% sucrose at 9 deg C in darkness, vase life was improved.