* This review is dedicated to JFT Aarts at Boxmeer, The Netherlands, who significantly
contributed to our understanding of the physiology of cut flowers. Sincere thanks are due to …

We investigated the role of nano-silver (NAg) and the bacterial strain Enterobacter cloacae
in increasing the vase life of cut carnation flowers 'Omea.'NAg treatment extended vase life …

The accumulation of bacteria in vase water is often associated with premature senescence
in many cut flower species. In the present study, we tested the efficacy of aqueous chlorine …

The longevity of cut flowers is limited by their ephemeral nature and by multiple stresses.
Impairment in water uptake, depletion of stored carbohydrates, increases in both respiratory …

Postharvest treatments with nano-silver (NS) significantly improve water relations and
therefore prolong the vase life of several cut flowers, including rose (Rosa hybrida cv. Movie …

Flower senescence varies among cut roses (Rosa hybrida L.), and it is known that the
postharvest life of ethylene-sensitive flowers is strongly related to the transcriptional …

This study was carried out in the laboratory of Shangqiu Institute of Technology, Henan to
investigate the effect of a different combination of inorganic salt on the quality and …

Cut rhododendron flowers have high ornamental value and are loved by consumers. It is
important to clarify the senescence mechanism of cut rhododendron flowers to prolong their …

Stem bending during vase time is a major problem in many cultivars of cut gerbera flowers.
In this study, we focused on the involvement of postharvest bacteria and evaluated the …

The major cause of vase life reduction in cut flowers is water relation interruption which is
mostly due to vase solution microbial proliferation and consequently vascular occlusion …