EFFECT OF HYDRATION TREATMENTS ON KEEPING QUALITY OF GERBERA FLOWER.
- Research Scholar, Department of Resource Management and Consumer Science, College of Home Science, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur, AP, India.
- Professor and Head, Department of Resource Management and Consumer Science, College of Home Science, PJTSAU, Saifabad, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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An experimental study was conducted to study the effect of hydration treatments on gerbera flower. Gerbera is one of the most commonly used for decorations. These flowers start withering and perish within few hours, unless cared after post harvest. With the timely treatment, these flowers can regain its freshness with suitable hydration treatment. Six preservatives were identified and selected which are most commonly used for different flowers during hydration process for the study. The changes were observed for ten days in the quality of the flowers. These were qualitatively evaluated by three experts for change in colour, form, texture and appearance. Results emerged out of the study revealed that STS and SBW treatments had significant influence on the keeping quality.
[Metta. Siresha and Mahalakshmi V. Reddy. (2016); EFFECT OF HYDRATION TREATMENTS ON KEEPING QUALITY OF GERBERA FLOWER. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (Sep). 1866-1871] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
