Abstract:This study aimed to evaluate the growth and commercial quality of two species of Echeveria plants after the surface of their leaves were treated with artificial dyes. The goal of the experiment was to show that the three main products and processes used for artificial coloring of potted plants by Brazilian nurseries, subject to inspection and quality control for trade purposes, are harmless to the plants and do not impair their growth or market quality. The study is justified by the need to offer safe and scie… Show more
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