Flower opening and vase life of gladiolus cultivars: the sensitivity to ethylene and the carbohydrate content

Vase life is one of the most important characteristics in the quality of cut flowers. The carbohydrate content of petals from each cultivar can be a decisive factor to vase life of gladiolus flowers. Despite exposure to ethylene does not affect the life of open florets of gladiolus flowers, it may r...

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Main Authors: Lucas Cavalcante da Costa, Fernando Luiz Finger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Floricultura e Plantas Ornamentais 2016-08-01
Series:Ornamental Horticulture
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Online Access:https://ornamentalhorticulture.emnuvens.com.br/rbho/article/view/901