Pulsing Effect of Sucrose and Sodium Hypochlorite on Vase Life of Cut Chrysanthemum cv Arcticqueen Flower.

This article examines the impact of different concentrations of sucrose and sodium hypochlorite on the lifespan and characteristics of cut chrysanthemum flowers. The study reveals that treating the flowers with a 10% sucrose solution for 4 hours yields the best results in terms of flower weight, water absorption, weight retention, and overall vase life. Sucrose acts as a respiratory substrate and can extend the lifespan of cut flowers. The research emphasizes the importance of chemical treatments, particularly sucrose pulsing, in prolonging the vase life of chrysanthemum flowers. The document also explores the effects of various pulsing treatments on water loss through transpiration, weight retention, petal water content, soluble solids, and vase life of cut chrysanthemum flowers. The findings demonstrate that pulsing with a 10% sucrose solution leads to the lowest water loss through transpiration and the longest vase life. The study also identifies correlations between vase life and factors such as flower weight, diameter, water absorption, petal water content, and weight retention. These results suggest that sucrose pulsing can enhance the water balance and metabolic processes of cut chrysanthemum flowers. [Extracted from the article]