Open-access Postharvest conservation of flowers

Physiological and enviromental factors acelerate deterioration of flowers after the harvest. Use of adequate conservation technology increase the life of flowers after harvest. This review analyses postharvest deterioration causes and discuss the main technics that can delay senescence and increase conservation of cut flowers and potted plants.

flowers; conservation; senescence; postharvest


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