Post-harvest factors, including packaging materials and storage temperature, play a crucial role in influencing the moisture retention, visual quality, and longevity of loose flowers. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of different packaging materials and storage temperature...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104537
Ornamental sunflower has gained popularity as a cut flower owing to its attractive appearance, short growth cycle, and market demand, although limited information is available regarding its economic feasibility and commercial potential under Indian conditions. Therefore, the pres...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94490
Ornamental sunflower cultivars require clear morphological description for cultivar identification and distinctness, uniformity, and stability assessment. This study characterised Helianthus annuus L. cv. Vincent’s 2 Choice during 2024–25 and 2025–26 at the Department of Floricul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3749
Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) seed germination can vary with variety and pre-sowing treatment. This study evaluated the germination performance of three Fiesta Gitana pot marigold varieties—White, Yellow, and Orange—under five priming regimes: control, hydropriming, cow...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94322
Roses, known as the “Queen of Flowers,” are highly valued ornamental crops but their short post-harvest life necessitates effective preservation techniques like optimized drying methods to maintain quality and extend usability. A laboratory investigation was conducted to standard...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2694
The present investigation was conducted to study the effect of pre-harvest applications of different growth substances on the physical quality attributes of Gerbera jamesonii cv. Livia. The experiment comprised 10 treatments, including varying concentrations of salicylic acid (SA...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i92973
In India, every year, 8 tons of floral waste are disposed of in rivers and water bodies, polluting them in huge amounts. If this floral waste is used, the amount of waste can be significantly reduced to a huge content. These flowers are widely used in the preparation of incense s...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i83427
The global demand for ornamental flowers with superior quality, higher yields, enhanced visual appeal, and prolonged shelf life is on the rise. Conventional methods that rely on chemical fertilizers and pesticides often lead to environmental concerns and do not sustainably improv...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82797
Cut roses have a short postharvest life, making preservation of water relations, visual quality and vase longevity important. The present study evaluated chitosan-based bio-holding solutions for maintaining the postharvest quality and extending the vase life of cut rose (Rosa hyb...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i4779