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RESUMO Este trabalho teve como objetivo estabelecer a melhor temperatura para a conservação de melões 'Louis

This study aimed to verify the best storage temperature in the postharvest quality conservation of inflorescences of gerberas cv. 'Intenza'. Inflorescences were kept in distilled water

Cut flowers deteriorate quickly and require postharvest technologies to increase their durability, which is usually around 8 days. Due to the scarce information related to postharvest physiology of Alstroemeria cut flowers, this study aimed to verify the best dose of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) to the postharvest conservation of inflorescences of Alstroemeria cv. Ajax, considering the factors associated with floral senescence and loss of the decorative life. The stems were submitted to four doses of 1-MCP (0; 100; 250; 500 ppb), then placed in containers with distilled water and stored at room temperature (22 ºC). The treatments were performed in triplicate containing three stems per replicate. The evaluations were performed every three days for a total of 12 days of storage. An F test was conducted, and the means were compared by the Tukey test (p≤0.05). Among the applied treatments the dose of 500 ppb of 1-MCP reduces the loss of water of the stems of alstroemerias during the storage period, keeping the petals turgids and the levels of carotenoids and anthocyanins high, however, this was not enough to keep the decorative quality of the flowers, once the 1-MCP did not solve the problems of yellowing of the leaves and floral openning, which are important characteristics for its commercialization.Index terms: Ethylene; longevity; pigments; enzyme activity. RESUMOAs flores de corte se deterioram muito rapidamente e necessitam de tecnologias pós-colheita para aumentar a durabilidade, que é normalmente em torno de 8 dias. Devido às escassas informações relacionadas à fisiologia pós-colheita de flores de Alstroeméria, a presente pesquisa teve como objetivo verificar qual a melhor dose de 1-metilciclopropeno (1-MCP) na conservação pós-colheita de inflorescências de Alstroemeria cv. Ajax, considerando os fatores associados à senescência floral e perda da vida decorativa. As hastes foram submetidas a quatro doses de 1-MCP (0; 100; 250; 500 ppb), posteriormente foram colocadas em recipientes com água destilada e armazenadas em temperatura de ambiente (22 ºC). Os tratamentos foram realizados em triplicata contendo três hastes por repetição. As avaliações foram realizadas a cada três dias perfazendo um total de 12 dias de armazenamento. Foi realizado um teste de F, e as médias comparadas pelo teste de Tukey (P≤0,05). Entre os tratamentos aplicados a dose de 500 ppb de 1-MCP reduziu a perda de água das hastes de alstroeméria durante o período de armazenamento, mantendo as pétalas túrgidas e os níveis de carotenoides e antocianinas altos, entretanto, isso não foi suficiente para manter a qualidade decorativa das flores, uma vez que o 1-MCP não resolveu os problemas de amarelecimento das folhas e abertura floral, que são importantes características para sua comercilização.Termos para indexação: Etileno; longevidade; pigmentos; atividade enzimática.

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Gladiolus (Gladiolus x hortulanus) is one of the most important crops for cut flowers worldwide, however having a short longevity. Usually, stems are harvested at the bud stage and need water and carbohydrates to support inflorescence development and to ensure flower quality. Vase solutions can supply these elements. However, sugars may benefit bacterial proliferation, which eventually can block xylem vessels. Bactericides potentially inhibit microorganism proliferation and new compounds are being tested constantly. This experiment was conducted to evaluate 'White Friendship' cut gladiolus performance in vase solutions with sodium dichloroisocyanurate dihydrate (Na-DCC), 8-hydroxyquinoline (8-HQ) or polymeric biguanide (PB). Inflorescences harvested at commercial maturity were placed in distilled water with 4% w/v of sucrose plus the germicides and kept under ambient conditions. Vase life, inflorescence postharvest development, fresh mass, membrane stability index and water relations were evaluated. There were no visual symptoms of toxicity in the treatments. The highest values of vase life, fully-open flowers, fresh mass and water balance were obtained with the Na-DCC treatment. Inflorescences treated with 8-HQ exhibited the highest values of solution uptake and wilting flowers. PB had a limited effect in gladiolus postharvest since the obtained results were similar to the sucrose alone. There was no effect of germicides on membrane stability index and its reduction was due to flower senescence progress only. Vase solution with Na-DCC plus sucrose improved water balance, increased open flowers, reduced wilting of flowers and fresh mass loss. Therefore, vase solutions with sucrose 4% w/v and Na-DCC enhance postharvest quality of cut gladiolus inflorescences. Keywords: antimicrobial agents, flower quality, postharvest conservation, vase life. resumo Potencialidade do uso de germicidas em solução de manutenção para gladíolos 'White Friendship' O gladíolo (Gladiolusx hortulanus) é uma das culturas mais importantes para flores cortadas em nível mundial, possuindo curta longevidade após o corte. Normalmente, as hastes são colhidas ainda no estádio de botão e precisam de água e carboidratos para sustentar o desenvolvimento pós-colheita da inflorescência e garantir a qualidade das flores. Para suprir essas necessidades são utilizadas soluções de vaso. No entanto, os açúcares presentes podem favorecer a multiplicação das bactérias, que bloqueiam os feixes vasculares. O uso de bactericidas evita o crescimento e a proliferação de microrganismos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o comportamento pós-colheita do gladíolo 'White Friendship' mantido em soluciones de vaso com: dicloroisocianurato de sódio dihidratado (Na-DCC), 8-hidroxiquinolina ou biguanida polimérica (PB). Inflorescências com botões fechados foram colocadas em solução de água destilada com 4% w/v de sacarose, acrescida dos germicidas e armazenadas em condição de ambiente. Foram avaliadas vida de vaso, desenvolvimento pós-colheita da inflorescênci...

This study aimed to register insects (Arthropoda: Insecta) associated with genus Ixora L. (Angiospermae: Rubiaceae) and contribute the knowledge about this popular tropical ornamental plant in Brazil. For this study, we detected the presence of insects in solid or isolated plants of Ixora spp., and greenhouses, between the period 2004 and 2012. It was pointed out for the first time on I. chinensis Lam.: Syntermes dirus (Burmeister, 1839) (Isoptera: Termitidae), Aspidiotus destructor (Signoret, 1869) and Chrysomphalus aonidum (Linnaeus, 1758) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), Praelongorthezia praelonga (Douglas, 1891) (Hemiptera: Ortheziidae) and Camponotus sp. (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Studies registered for the first time on I. coccinea L.: Aleurothrixus aepim (Goeldi, 1886) and Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius, 1889) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Eucalymnatus sp., Parasaissetia nigra (Nietner, 1861) and Saissetia olae (Olivier, 1791) (Hemiptera: Coccidae), and Camponotus sp. It was observed first on I. macrothyrsa Teijsm. & Binn.) N. E. Br.: Aleurothrixus floccosus (Maskell, 1895), Aleurotrachelus sp. (Aleyrodidae), Aphis (Toxoptera) citricida (Kirkaldy, 1907) and Myzus (Nectarosiphon) persicae (Sulzer, 1778) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Harmonia sp. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), Camponotus sp. This paper contributes to the study of these important ornamental plants, presenting for the first time a list of associated insects. This work also creates conditions for future studies.