Articles
Postharvest durability and yellowing control of alstroemeria: the role of chlorine
Article number
1417_30
Pages
237 – 246
Language
English
Abstract
Alstroemeria presents a challenge in its postharvest phase since the leaves tend to yellow before the flower’s senescence.
Despite research efforts to develop protocols on this topic, producers still face uncertainties regarding the best choice of preservatives for postharvest preservation.
Some commercial products present chlorine in composition, although the effectiveness is unknown.
This study aimed to identify the effects of the use of chlorine on the solution for postharvest preservation of Alstroemeria hybrida L. ‘Akemi’. The stems were kept in sealed plastic vases containing 0.5 L of preservative solution in a cold chamber (4°C) for 3 days and then transferred to the room (20±3°C). The results indicated significant differences when comparing the different water sources used in solution preparation.
The use of 0.001 g L-1 of chlorine as a preservative solution extended the postharvest longevity of alstroemeria stems by 4 more days compared to the control.
Despite research efforts to develop protocols on this topic, producers still face uncertainties regarding the best choice of preservatives for postharvest preservation.
Some commercial products present chlorine in composition, although the effectiveness is unknown.
This study aimed to identify the effects of the use of chlorine on the solution for postharvest preservation of Alstroemeria hybrida L. ‘Akemi’. The stems were kept in sealed plastic vases containing 0.5 L of preservative solution in a cold chamber (4°C) for 3 days and then transferred to the room (20±3°C). The results indicated significant differences when comparing the different water sources used in solution preparation.
The use of 0.001 g L-1 of chlorine as a preservative solution extended the postharvest longevity of alstroemeria stems by 4 more days compared to the control.
Authors
P.D.O. Paiva, C.O. Paixão, A.R. Cunha Neto, A.M.P. Nascimento, D.P.C. Silva, M.V. Reis
Keywords
Alstroemeria hybrida, cut flower, conservation, preservative solutions
Groups involved
- Division Vine and Berry Fruits
- Division Plant-Environment Interactions in Field Systems
- Division Horticulture for Human Health
- Working Group Vaccinium Species and Management
- Working Group Rubus and Ribes Species and Management
- Working Group Kiwifruit Culture and Management
- Working Group Strawberry Culture and Management
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