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The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.
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Effect of silverthiosulphate (STS) and sucrose on postharvest display life of cut panicles of Ipomopsis rubra L
Author(s): W. Mackay, N. Sankhla and C. McKenney
Month: Jul
Year: 2007
Publication Type: Meeting Abstract
Journal: Hortscience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 42
Issue: 4
Pages: 1016-1016
Article Topic(s): Plant growth regulator,Human Use
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Ipomopsis rubra (Standing cypress),
Abstract
Evaluates postharvest treatments for using Ipomopsis rubra as a cut flower. Applying silverthiosulphate (STS) as a pretreatment delayed corolla abscission. Adding sucrose to the vase encouraged new flower buds to open. A combined treatment of STS and sucrose is recommended.Suggested Citation
W. Mackay, N. Sankhla and C. McKenney. "Effect of silverthiosulphate (STS) and sucrose on postharvest display life of cut panicles of Ipomopsis rubra L." HortScience 42.4 (2007): 1016-1016.Go back