Influence of ph and sucrose level on vase life of chrysanthemum

Abstract

Abstract : Chrysanthemum is used in vase and stem-cut forms, and is economically valuable due to its production simplicity and reasonable price. For extending the vase life of chrysanthemum, a study was conducted with different pH level (pH 3.0, pH 5.0 and pH 7.0) and sucrose solution (2.0%, 3.0% and 0%) singly and combined at the Landscape, Ornamental and Floriculture Division of Horticulture Research Centre at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute. However, a mixture of 3% sucrose solution with low pH (3.0) was found as the best keeping solution for improving post harvest quality and longevity of chrysanthemum.