Q419
Base of cut flowers is subjected to hot water treatment in
A.
Rose
AnswerB.
Gerbera
C.
Gladiolus
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The base of cut flowers is subjected to hot water treatment in Rose.Rose is an ornamental plant, which constitutes one of the leading cut flowers in the world. The vase life of cut Rosa hybrida L. flowers is truly short.
Treatment of cut flowers with water at the temperature of 52°C for 15 min induced the highest water absorption, petal's anthocyanin, leaf's chlorophyll and the lowest ethylene production. The use of warm water (52°C) for 15 min extended the vase life and most traits of the vase life of cut Rosa hybrida L. flowers.