Effect of holding solutions on vase life of pulsed Dendrobium cv. Sonia inflorescences

Abstract

Effect of different holding solutions on vase life of pulsed and packed inflorescences of Dendroblum cv. Sonia were studied. Inflorescences treated with sucrose 2% + 8-HQ 400 mg 1"' + AgN03 30 mg 1"' recorded the highest vase life of 22 days against tap water control which gave 8.33 days. Holding solutions could influence the sugar content of flowers and stalks. However, changes in fresh weight and size of the flowers were not found influenced.