Psidium guajava and Piper betle Leaf Extracts Prolong Vase Life of Cut Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) Flowers
Joint Authors
Lgu, K. S.
Rahman, M. M.
Ahmad, S. H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
The effect of leaf extracts of Psidium guajava and Piper betle on prolonging vase life of cut carnation flowers was studied.
“Carola” and “Pallas Orange” carnation flowers, at bud stage, were pulsed 24 hours with a floral preservative.
Then, flowers were placed in a vase solution containing sprite and a “germicide” (leaf extracts of P.
guajava and P.
betle, 8-HQC, or a copper coin).
Flowers treated with 8-HQC, copper coin, and leaf extracts had longer vase life, larger flower diameter, and higher rate of water uptake compared to control (tap water).
The leaf extracts of P.
guajava and P.
betle showed highest antibacterial and antifungal activities compared to the other treatments.
Both showed similar effects on flower quality as the synthetic germicide, 8-HQC.
Therefore, these extracts are likely natural germicides to prolong vase life of cut flowers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rahman, M. M.& Ahmad, S. H.& Lgu, K. S.. 2012. Psidium guajava and Piper betle Leaf Extracts Prolong Vase Life of Cut Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) Flowers. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rahman, M. M.…[et al.]. Psidium guajava and Piper betle Leaf Extracts Prolong Vase Life of Cut Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) Flowers. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rahman, M. M.& Ahmad, S. H.& Lgu, K. S.. Psidium guajava and Piper betle Leaf Extracts Prolong Vase Life of Cut Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) Flowers. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-446506