Journal of Horticulture
Open Access
ISSN: 2376-0354
ISSN: 2376-0354
T. Surekha*, G. Maniprasad, P. Madhuri
Cut flowers like Rosa hybrida play a crucial role in the floral industry, where their vase life directly impacts economic value. Salicylic acid, known for its role in plant defense and stress responses, presents potential applications in enhancing post-harvest longevity. This pilot study aimed to investigate the effect of salicylic acid on the vase life of Rosa hybrida. Flowers were treated salicylic acid 30CH solutions by immersion for 24 hours before being placed in vases with water. Control flowers were treated with distilled water. Vase life was assessed by recording the number of days until wilting. Preliminary results demonstrate a significant extension in vase life for flowers treated with salicylic acid compared to controls. Flowers treated with salicylic acid 30CH exhibited the longest vase life, with a mean of 10.26 days compared to 7.41 days in controls. In conclusion, this pilot study suggests that salicylic acid treatments hold promise for enhancing the vase life of Rosa hybrida flowers. Further research with larger sample sizes and longer observation periods is recommended to validate these findings and investigate underlying physiological mechanisms.
Published Date: 2025-03-18; Received Date: 2024-10-22