Abstract:Calcium (Ca 2+) is an essential nutrient for plants, necessary in the structure of cell wall and membrane. Use of calcium in postharvest has been a successful alternative to maintain quality and delaying senescence in cut flowers. Holding solutions improve longevity and quality of cut flowers and generally contain carbohydrates, germicide and plant growth regulators, among other substances that can maintain or regulate metabolism after cutting. It was evaluated the effect of calcium in holding solution on long… Show more
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