Abstract
Post-harvest treatment and proper handling is essential so that the flowers can maintain their quality during marketing and exporting. This review aims to gives information on the storage temperature used in postharvest handling of tropical flowers of Brazil. This review provides detailed specifications and recommendations for storing the six main Brazilian tropical flowers. Keywords: Floriculture, refrigeration, quality assurance, conservation African Journal of Biotechnology , Vol 13(11), 1198-1201
Highlights
Cut flowers slowly deteriorate and lose quality after harvest
Arriving at the packing house, the stems should be placed in clean water
The ideal temperature for handling the inflorescences of Strelitzia is above 7°C with closed button: 1 month to 7°C; 85-90% RH
Summary
Cut flowers slowly deteriorate and lose quality after harvest. Good postharvest treatment slows the loss of quality. The stem of flowers need clean water and the leaves need humid and cool air in order to prevent wilting. The ideal storage temperature for anthurium is 15-18°C Arriving at the packing house, the stems should be placed in clean water.
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