Herbal extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. as holding solution for rose

Abstract

Rose (Rosa hybrida) is very important flower crop as it is the highest demanded flower in international flower trade. Senescence of rose flower buds is still not completely understood. It is important to explore the mechanisms of oxidative stress management to understand petal senescence. Flower senescence is being a hot concern in research related to floriculture here the investigation has conducted on the effect of herbal extract on vase life of rose. Leaf extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis and betel are known for antibacterial activities so used as a component of vase solution. vase solution 2% sucrose +1000 µg/ml Nyctanthes arbour-tristis extract+2% Piper extract found the best on the basis of changes in physiology in rose variety grand gala.