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Identification of Xylem Occlusions Occurring in Cut Clematis (Clematis L., fam. Ranunculaceae Juss.) Stems during Their Vase Life
Joint Authors
Zakrzewski, Jacek
Rochala, Julia
Rabiza-Świder, Julita
Jedrzejuk, Agata
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
During the vase life of cut stems obstruction of xylem vessels occurs due to microbial growth, formation of tyloses, deposition of materials in the lumen of xylem vessels and the presence of air emboli in the vascular system.
Such obstructions may restrict water uptake and its transport towards upwards thus lowering their ornamental value and longevity of cut flowers.
Clematis is a very attractive plant material which may be used as cut flower in floral compositions.
Nothing is known about the histochemical or cytological nature of xylem blockages occurring in cut stems of this plant.
This study shows that in clematis, tyloses are the main source of occlusions, although bacteria and some amorphic substances may also appear inside the vessels.
A preservative composed of 200 mg dm−3 8-HQC (8-hydroxyquinolin citrate) and 2% sucrose arrested bacterial development and the growth of tyloses.
This information can be helpful in the development of new treatments to improve keeping qualities of cut clematis stems.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jedrzejuk, Agata& Rochala, Julia& Zakrzewski, Jacek& Rabiza-Świder, Julita. 2012. Identification of Xylem Occlusions Occurring in Cut Clematis (Clematis L., fam. Ranunculaceae Juss.) Stems during Their Vase Life. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jedrzejuk, Agata…[et al.]. Identification of Xylem Occlusions Occurring in Cut Clematis (Clematis L., fam. Ranunculaceae Juss.) Stems during Their Vase Life. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495656
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jedrzejuk, Agata& Rochala, Julia& Zakrzewski, Jacek& Rabiza-Świder, Julita. Identification of Xylem Occlusions Occurring in Cut Clematis (Clematis L., fam. Ranunculaceae Juss.) Stems during Their Vase Life. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495656
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495656