Utilization of environmentally friendly essential oils on enhancing the postharvest characteristics of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat cut flowers

El-Sayed, Iman Mohamed; El-Ziat, Rasha Ahmed

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e05909

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“…In our study, exogenous addition of LG essential oil has increased the postharvest longevity of cut spikes of gladiolus. Similar effects of other essential oils or natural extracts has also been reported in other cut flowers 16 , 31 . The most important factor that trigger postharvest senescence in cut flowers is water loss and reduced water uptake caused by bacterial xylem occlusion.…”

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Lemon grass essential oil improves Gladiolus grandiflorus postharvest life by modulating water relations, microbial growth, biochemical activity, and gene expression

Thakur

Verma

Chandel

et al. 2023

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Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus Andrews) is a high-valued bulbous cut flower. However, the shorter postharvest life of the gladiolus, limits its marketing and commercial value. In the present investigation, the effect of lemon grass (LG) essential oil as an antimicrobial agent was studied towards increasing the vase life of gladiolus. The results revealed that as compared to control (distilled water), treatment with a lower concentration of 5 µL L−1 LG essential oil prolonged the vase life of gladiolus up to 11 days (d). Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) observation indicated that the sample treated with 5 µL L−1 LG essential oil showed intact vasculature, suggesting reduced microbial blockage at the stem end which was further corroborated by microbial count. Biochemical analysis suggested an increased level of total soluble sugars, carotenoid content, lower MDA accumulation, and higher activity of antioxidant enzymes in LG treated flowers. Moreover, transcripts levels of genes associated with senescence viz., GgCyP1 and GgERS1a were downregulated, while expression of GDAD1 and antioxidant genes such as GgP5C5, GgPOD 1, GgMnSOD, and GgCAT1 were upregulated in LG treated cut spikes as compared to control. Among various treatments we have concluded that, the vase life of the gladiolus cut spike was improved along with the relative fresh flower weight and diameter of flower at the lower dose of 5 µL L−1 LG oil in the vase solution. Thus, LG oil as an eco-friendly agent has the potential to extend the postharvest life of cut flowers.

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Lemon grass essential oil improves Gladiolus grandiflorus postharvest life by modulating water relations, microbial growth, biochemical activity, and gene expression

Thakur

Verma

Chandel

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“…Isothiazolinone and quaternary ammonium chloride are widely used as they are safe, stable, broad-spectrum, and efficient biocides for inclusion in floral preservative solutions [49,79]. A number of preservative solution compounds, including lime or lime soda, aspirin tablets, and essential plant oils are used as biocides or acidifiers in natural homemade solutions [21,49].…”

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“…In chrysanthemum 'Arctic Queen White' cut flowers, the use of thyme oil (500 mg L −1 ) or clove oil (250 mg L −1 ) produces the longest vase life in both seasons, and reduces bacterial growth [21].…”

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“…The beneficial method for extending the long vase life of cut flowers is being studied. Suitable handling, eco-friendly for a safe environment, non-harmful, and low price are mecessary because poor postharvest practices affect quality losses in cut flowers [19][20][21][22]. The most common symptoms are wilting senescence, which is linked to the loss of cell turgor pressure by a failure of water uptake due to stem blockage by air; microbial growth; and physiological plugging [23][24][25].…”

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Do Eco-Friendly Floral Preservative Solutions Prolong Vase Life Better than Chemical Solutions?

Nguyen

Lim

2021

Horticulturae

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Cut flowers have become an export income in the global floriculture market. They have multiple uses, such as for home beautification, in ceremonies (including weddings and funerals), and as symbols of love, appreciation, respect, etc., in humane society. Each type of cut flower has a different vase life and the longevity of their freshness is linked to preharvest, harvest, and postharvest tools and conditions. The postharvest quality and vase life must be considered in order to obtain the desirable qualities of cut flowers, and factors that affect this are important in the floral industry. The use of floral preservative solutions is good practice for prolonging the vase life of cut flowers. Currently, the eco-friendly solutions, which are used as floral preservatives for extending cut flower vase life, have been discovered to be a low-cost and organic alternative as compared to chemical solutions. However, there are certain problems associated with the use of chemical and eco-friendly solutions. In this review, we summarize several potential approaches to improve flower vase life and discuss the best choices for holding-preservative-solution practices.

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“…Maintaining flower quality and prolonging shelf life are of great importance, since longevity and quality are economically important factors for lilies' commercialization due to their short shelf life before or after harvest and deterioration, which cause difficulties for long-distance transport and a decrease in market value [5]. Senescence and poor flower quality are the main reasons for the short shelf life, which is mainly associated with an increase in lipid peroxidation and modifications of the cell wall.…”

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Silicon Nanoparticles Improve the Shelf Life and Antioxidant Status of Lilium

Sánchez-Navarro

González‐García

Benavides-Mendoza

et al. 2021

Plants

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The production of ornamentals is an economic activity of great interest, particularly the production of Lilium. This plant is very attractive for its color and shapes; however, the quality of its flower and its shelf life can decrease very fast. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to develop techniques that allow for increasing both flower quality and shelf life. Nanotechnology has allowed for the use of various materials with unique characteristics. These materials can induce a series of positive responses in plants, among which the production of antioxidant compounds stands out. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of the application of silicone nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) on the quality, shelf life, and antioxidant status of Lilium. For this, different concentrations of SiO2 NPs (0, 200, 400, 600, 800, and 1000 mg L−1) were applied in two ways, foliar and soil, as two independent experiments. The contents of enzymatic (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, catalase, ascorbate peroxidase, and phenylalanine ammonia lyase) and non-enzymatic (phenols, flavonoids, and glutathione) antioxidant compounds, the mineral content, flower quality, and shelf life were analyzed. The results showed that the application of SiO2 NPs through the foliar method induced a greater flowers’ shelf life (up to 21.62% more than the control); greater contents of Mg, P, and S (up to 25.6%, 69.1%, and 113.9%, respectively, compared to the control); more photosynthetic pigment (up to 65.17% of total chlorophyll); more glutathione peroxidase activity (up to 69.9%); more phenols (up to 25.93%); and greater antioxidant capacity as evaluated by the DPPH method (up to 5.18%). The use of SiO2 NPs in the production of Lilium is a good alternative method to increase flower quality and shelf life.

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Utilization of environmentally friendly essential oils on enhancing the postharvest characteristics of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat cut flowers

Cited by 19 publications

References 39 publications

Lemon grass essential oil improves Gladiolus grandiflorus postharvest life by modulating water relations, microbial growth, biochemical activity, and gene expression

Lemon grass essential oil improves Gladiolus grandiflorus postharvest life by modulating water relations, microbial growth, biochemical activity, and gene expression

Do Eco-Friendly Floral Preservative Solutions Prolong Vase Life Better than Chemical Solutions?

Silicon Nanoparticles Improve the Shelf Life and Antioxidant Status of Lilium

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