2009•Journal of Qingyuan PolytechnicRequires access

Effects of Several Keeping-fresh Liquid in Cut Gerbera Flower

Li CuiFen

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The experiments were used to find out effects of different prescriptions on senescence of Gerbera jamesonii Bolus cut flowers.Through changes of ornamental index(the length of the petal and the size of the cut flower etc.) and physiological index(water absorbing,fresh—weight and praline content) during vase days,effects of chemical preservatives on ornamental quality of Gerbera jamesonii Bolus cut flowers were studied.The results showed that preservatives could decrease the senescence rate of Gerbera jamesonii Bolus cut flowers and preservativesⅡwas best.

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Key concepts: Gerbera jamesonii, Gerbera, Cut flowers, Vase life, Petal, Ornamental plant, Preservative, Horticulture