Article
Plant Sciences
Lijuan Wei, Chunlei Wang, Weibiao Liao
Summary: Hydrogen sulfide plays an important role in the postharvest senescence of cut roses and chrysanthemums, where proper doses of hydrogen sulfide treatment can prolong the vase life of flowers and improve their quality by maintaining water balance, reducing the degradation of pigments and nutrients, and enhancing antioxidant capacity.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Longna Li, Qianlan Yin, Tong Zhang, Pengfei Cheng, Sheng Xu, Wenbiao Shen
Summary: The study found that the use of hydrogen nanobubble water significantly prolonged the vase life of cut carnation flowers, reduced flower loss, and inhibited the activity of senescence-associated enzymes, thereby delaying the aging process of petals.
Article
Horticulture
Andrea Griselena Lopez-Guerrero, Tania Zenteno-Savin, Fernando Rivera-Cabrera, Humberto Izquierdo-Oviedo, Lluvia de Abril Alexandra Soriano Melgar
Summary: The synergy of oligosaccharins and sucrose in vase solutions can enhance bud opening and flower coloration in lisianthus, prolonging vase life and improving appearance. This combination also leads to increased flower size and modifies antioxidant compounds content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Azizollah Khandan-Mirkohi, Rashid Pirgazi, Mohammad Reza Taheri, Ladan Ajdanian, Mehdi Babaei, Mansoure Jozay, Mehdi Hesari
Summary: The results showed that the number of cut flowers produced per pot and growth traits were significantly increased under 1 mM treatment of SA and 6 g m(-2) treatment of HM compared to control. Physiologically, there was a reduction in ion leakage, malondialdehyde accumulation, hydrogen peroxide accumulation, and an improvement in antioxidant enzyme activity with 1 mM of SA and 4 g m(-2) of HM.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yen-Hua Chen, William B. Miller, Anthony Hay
Summary: This study compared the changes in 16S amplicons from different types of flowers and their vase water over time, and found that the relative abundance of plant chloroplast and mitochondria 16S decreased while bacterial diversity increased. The richness and evenness of bacterial communities also increased over time.
Article
Agronomy
Shi-da Xu, Fang Zheng, Xing-min Geng, Zhi-li Jiang, Ling-feng Mao, Jia-le Su
Summary: It is important to clarify the senescence mechanism of cut rhododendron flowers to prolong their vase life. Transcriptome sequencing was used to investigate flower senescence in Rhododendron 'Hong Shanhu.' The results indicated that the senescence of cut rhododendron flowers may be related to water stress rather than ethylene.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yi-Chen Lan, Vivian Wy Tam, Weiqi Xing, Rina Datt, Zhonghua Chan
Summary: There is a lack of research on the environmental impacts of cut flowers from growing facilities to end consumers, and no review has been conducted on this topic. Current studies on life cycle assessment (LCA) of cut flowers show inconsistencies in the choice of functional unit and a focus on carbon footprint and energy consumption. The various flower species and cultivation methods make it challenging to compare environmental performance. To enhance environmental sustainability, suggestions include improving greenhouse technology, implementing integrated nutrient and pest management, introducing certification and labeling for cut flowers, developing sea transport with refrigerated containers, and increasing consumer awareness of environmental impact. There is still room for improvement in LCA of cut flowers, particularly in terms of allocation, waste treatment, and uncertainty analysis.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Ninghai Lu, Limin Wu, Chaohui Zhang, Changjuan Shan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of sodium selenite on extending the vase life of Eustoma grandiflorum cut flowers. The results showed that an appropriate concentration of sodium selenite could enhance the antioxidant capacity and water balance of the cut flowers, leading to an extended vase life and improved ornamental value.
HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mi-Young Heo, Bit-Na Kim, Jaewoong Lee, Wooil Choi, Yang-Hoon Kim, Jinho Min
Summary: The study shows that pretreatment with lysosomal enzymes can extend the vase life and retain the ornamental value of cut flowers, affecting factors such as stomata, microbial population, and soluble carbohydrate contents. This has significant importance in improving marketability of cut flowers in the flower industry, making lysosomal enzymes a potential eco-friendly and effective material for pretreatment agents.
MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yiwei Zhou, Jinmei Liu, Yechun Xu, Jianjun Tan, Genfa Zhu, Yuanjun Ye
Summary: This study found that soaking and spraying 6-BA can significantly extend the vase life of Curcuma alismatifolia cut flowers, particularly the variety 'Siam Shadow'. Physiological, biochemical, and transcriptomic analyses revealed the involvement of antioxidant enzymes, jasmonic acid, and senescence-associated transcription factors in delaying bract senescence. The findings suggest that 6-BA can act as a potential preservative by affecting gene expression related to JA biosynthesis and signal transduction, antioxidant enzymes, and senescence-associated transcription factors.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aung Htay Naing, Nay Myo Win, Swum Yi Kyu, In-Kyu Kang, Chang Kil Kim
Summary: This paper focuses on the role of 1-MCP in inhibiting ethylene action/perception and petal senescence in cut flowers, emphasizing the advantages of using nonvolatile and liquid 1-MCP formulation types.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seyedeh Farzaneh Mousavi, Zeynab Roein, Seyedeh Hoda Hekmatara
Summary: This study investigated the effect of a composite of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) on the longevity of cut Alstroemeria flowers. The results showed that adding 3 mg L-1 MWCNTs/PVP significantly extended the vase life of cut Alstroemeria flowers and reduced leaf yellowing symptoms.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Esmat Atefepour, Mohammad Saadatian, Moazzam Hassanpour Asil, Babak Rabiei
Summary: The use of silver nanoparticles and 8-hydroxyquinoline citrate as pulse treatment, combined with sucrose, significantly increased the vase life and quality of cut Gerbera flowers.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Hyun Kyung Kim, Ae Kyung Lee
Summary: This study compared the quality of cut Phalaenopsis V3 flowers from Korea and China across different seasons, finding that Chinese flowers had longer vase life, larger flower diameter, and lower ethylene production. Additionally, Korean flowers showed poorer performance in water uptake, fresh weight, and flower diameter.
Article
Agronomy
Dongying Xu, Sitong Gu, Fuhui Zhou, Wenzhong Hu, Ke Feng, Chen Chen, Aili Jiang
Summary: The study showed that treatment with sodium isoascorbate (SI) at a concentration of 10 g L-1 resulted in increased firmness, reduced weight loss, lower browning, and improved overall quality of fresh-cut mushrooms over a period of 12 days. Additionally, the exogenous SI treatment enhanced antioxidant responses, delayed decline in phenolic compounds, and prolonged shelf life of the mushrooms.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
