Vase life of spray chrysanthemum cultivars (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev.) cultivated in polyhouse conditions

Abstract

A study was conducted to examine the efficacy of vase solutions on postharvest life of spray chrysanthemum cultivars Terry, White Dolly, Yellow Spoon, Red Stone, Star Pink, Bronze Spoon, Paper White, Kelvin Victory and Indiana. Vase life and flower quality were significantly influenced by vase solutions. The maximum vase life (7.50 days) was observed in S2 and its interaction S2 C4 recorded maximum vase life (9.50 days). C9 recorded maximum fresh weight of flower (104.0 g) and as far as interaction is concerned, S1 C9 recorded maximum fresh weight of flower (106.7 g). The minimum water loss (4.19 g) was recorded on day 4-5 in S1, as far as interaction is concerned S1 C8 recorded minimum water loss (3.20 g). The maximum water uptake (8.30 days) was recorded on day 0-1 in S1 and interaction S1 C4 recorded maximum water uptake (11.81 g).