Vase life extension of cut hydrangea (<i>Hydrangea macrophylla</i>) flowers

Kazaz, Soner; Kılıç, Tuğba; Doğan, Ezgi; Sekmen, Şafak

doi:10.1080/14620316.2019.1676660

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“…Cut hydrangea flowers are sensitive to water stress, and when water is insufficient, the water balance of the calyx changes to a negative value. The main causes of water stress are interruption of water supply and vascular occlusion at the tip of the stem [18]. Most cut flowers, including cut hydrangea flowers, have a high initial solution uptake rate, but decrease over time, mainly due to vascular blockage by microorganisms and air embolism [19].…”

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“…Therefore, it is very important to find the optimal solution combination that will be readily available on the cultivation site and at the consumer stage. Although many studies have been reported about the cut hydrangea vase life such as the effect of 8-HQS, relationship between decorative sepal surface and transpiration, and different harvest stage, few studies have compared the practical use of farmhouses [4,17,18].…”

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Comparison of Vase Life on Treatments with Combinations of Postharvest Solutions of Cut Hydrangea Flowers (Hydrangea macrophylla cv. ‘Verena’) in Distribution Stage

Yang¹,

Lim²,

Lee³

et al. 2021

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Vase life is one of the most important factors that determine the marketability of cut flowers and is greatly affected by the water balance. In recent years, cut hydrangea flowers are increasingly consumed as decorations for various events. However, the vase life of cut hydrangea flowers varies greatly depending on the postharvest solution management. Therefore, this study investigated the vase life, solution uptake, water balance, and relative fresh weight of freshly harvested hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Verena’) according to the three types of holding solutions (tap water, 1% chrysal professional Ⅲ (CPⅢ), 2% sucrose + 250 mg/L 8-hydroxquinoline + 100 mg/L citric acid (SHQC)) and the combination solutions (pretreatment; tap water, 0.1% chrysal RVB (RVB), floralife quickdip (FQ), transport; tap water, CPⅢ, floralife clear (FC), preservatives; CPⅢ, FC) for each distribution stage (pretreatment-transport-consumer). In the preservative comparison experiment, compared with the control, CPⅢ treatment and SHQC treatment significantly increased the vase life in 2019 (0.7 days, 3.4 days) and 2020 (1.4 days, 3.1 days), respectively. In the comparative experiment by solution combination, the group (RVB, FQ) using the pretreatment significantly extended the vase life by 4.6 days and 5.9 days compared to the tap water treatment. It was also determined that the same treatment increased overall solution uptake, maintained water balance longer, and increased relative fresh weight. These results confirm the importance of holding solutions and pretreatments, suggesting that appropriate pretreatments and preservatives should be used to improve the marketability of cut hydrangea flowers.

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Comparison of Vase Life on Treatments with Combinations of Postharvest Solutions of Cut Hydrangea Flowers (Hydrangea macrophylla cv. ‘Verena’) in Distribution Stage

Yang¹,

Lim²,

Lee³

et al. 2021

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“…New techniques, such as reverse osmosis and ultraviolet sterilization, can help to improve the quality of water used in post-harvest flower care. New treatments, such as pulsing with sugar or plant hormones, can help to extend the vase life of cut flowers by promoting water uptake and reducing the growth of bacteria and fungi (Ichimura et al, 2007;Kazaz et al, 2019) (Hussain et al, 2022). NO can also improve the quality of flowers by enhancing color, scent, and overall appearance.…”

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Navigating the future: exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industry

Wani

Din

Nazki

et al. 2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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Technological advances have played a critical role in the production of flower crops, enabling farmers to maximize yields and reduce losses while also improving the quality of flowers. These advances have included the development of new breeding techniques, such as molecular marker-assisted breeding, and the use of modern technologies like high-throughput phenotyping to identify and select superior cultivars. In addition, precision farming techniques, such as the use of sensors and remote monitoring systems, have made it possible to closely monitor crop growth and optimize inputs like water and fertilizer, leading to higher yields and improved resource efficiency. Advancements in biotechnology have also resulted in the development of transgenic plants that are resistant to pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and improving plant health. Modern molecular genetic tools, particularly genome editing with CRISPR/Cas9 nucleases, are emerging in addition to conventional approaches of investigating these plants. Furthermore, the use of novel growing systems, such as hydroponics and vertical farming, has allowed for year-round flower production in controlled environments, mitigating the challenges associated with seasonal changes and climate variability. These innovations have also made it possible to produce high-quality flowers in urban areas, bringing fresh blooms closer to consumers. Overall, technological advances in flower crops have revolutionized the floriculture industry, enabling growers to produce high-quality flowers in a more sustainable and efficient manner. These advancements have not only improved the productivity and profitability of flower farming but have also contributed to the conservation of natural resources and the protection of the environment.

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“…ydrangeas (Hydrangea sp. ) are popular deciduous flowering shrubs that are widely used as cut flowers, potted plants, and landscape plants (Adkins et al, 2003;Arafa et al, 2017;Kazaz et al, 2020;Pagter and Williams, 2011). Hydrangeas are the second top-selling ornamental shrub in the United States and are produced in more than 1500 nurseries nationwide (Fulcher et al, 2016).…”

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“…The market for hydrangea cut flowers is increasing, with hydrangea sales growing 64% between 2007 and 2014 to over $120 million per year (U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2014). The most popular species of hydrangea in the cut flower market is bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) because of its attractive flower and variable sepal color (Kazaz et al, 2020). The sepal color of bigleaf hydrangea ranges from white to red, pink, blue, or purple with a diversity of hues (light to dark) depending upon the cultivar, soil pH, and availability of aluminum (McClintock, 1957;Yoshida et al, 2003).…”

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Comparative Performance of Reduced-risk Fungicides and Biorational Products in Management of Postharvest Botrytis Blight on Bigleaf Hydrangea Cut Flowers

Bika

Palmer

Alexander

et al. 2020

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Botrytis cinerea is one of the problematic and notorious postharvest pathogens of bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) cut flowers. It causes flower blight, leaf blight, and stem rot, reducing the ornamental value (such as longevity, color, and texture) of flowers, ultimately making them unsalable. The objective of this study was to identify effective conventional fungicides and biorational products for botrytis blight management on bigleaf hydrangea cut flowers that can be easily and readily adopted by growers of ornamentals. Preventive preharvest whole-plant spray and postharvest dip treatment applications were used in this study. For the whole-plant spray applications, bigleaf hydrangea plants were sprayed with treatment solution 3 days before harvesting flowers. For the dip applications, cut flowers were dipped in treatment solutions after harvest. For both application types, flowers were inoculated with B. cinerea spores once treatment solutions dried. Flowers were stored in cold storage for 3 days and then displayed in conditions similar to retail stores. Botrytis blight disease severity, marketability of flower (postharvest vase life), phytotoxicity, and application residue were assessed in the study. Treatments showed variable efficacy in managing postharvest B. cinerea infection in bigleaf hydrangea cut flowers. Preventive preharvest whole-plant spray and postharvest dip applications of isofetamid and fluxapyroxad + pyraclostrobin significantly reduced the postharvest botrytis blight disease severity and area under disease progress curve (AUDPC) compared with the positive control (nontreated, inoculated with B. cinerea). When applied as a postharvest dip, the fungicide fludioxonil and biofungicide Aureobasidium pullulans strains DSM 14940 and DSM 14941 effectively lowered the disease severity and disease progress (AUDPC). These effective treatments also maintained a significantly longer postharvest vase life of bigleaf hydrangea cut flowers compared with the nontreated, inoculated control. The longer vase life may be attributed to lowered botrytis blight disease severity and the resultant proper physiological functioning of flowers.

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Vase life extension of cut hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) flowers

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

Comparison of Vase Life on Treatments with Combinations of Postharvest Solutions of Cut Hydrangea Flowers (Hydrangea macrophylla cv. ‘Verena’) in Distribution Stage

Comparison of Vase Life on Treatments with Combinations of Postharvest Solutions of Cut Hydrangea Flowers (Hydrangea macrophylla cv. ‘Verena’) in Distribution Stage

Navigating the future: exploring technological advancements and emerging trends in the sustainable ornamental industry

Comparative Performance of Reduced-risk Fungicides and Biorational Products in Management of Postharvest Botrytis Blight on Bigleaf Hydrangea Cut Flowers

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