Author(s):

Asma Siddiqua, K Swarajya Lakshmi, R Nagaraju and D Srinivasa Reddy

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).

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