Postharvest Behaviour of Cut Tuberose Spikes as Affected by Chemicals De L.C., Barman D. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Lembucherra-799210, Tripura Abstract The experiments were conducted to study the effect of various chemicals, viz., boric acid, AL2 (SO4)3, CaCL2, AgNO3, CoCl2 and citric acid on postharvest life and quality of cut tuberose flowers. Among different concentrations used, boric acid (250 ppm), Al2 (SO4)3 (50 ppm), CaCL2 (1000 ppm), AgNO3 (50 ppm), CoCl2 (25 ppm) and citric acid (400 ppm) were found beneficial for improving opening of florets, flower diameter, useful life and longevity of spikes. Top Keywords Tuberose, chemicals, postharvest, spikes. Top |