Further studies on leaf blackening of proteas

Date
2005-03
Authors
Ferreira, Anton
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
The occurrence of both pre- and postharvest leaf blackening in certain Protea species and cultivars is a problem that severely limits their marketability, vase life and transport options. This research focuses on : (I) The distribution of carbohydrates in inflorescence bearing stems of certain Protea cultivars from harvest, following pulsing with a 10 g.L-1 glucose solution until four weeks postharvest. Stems were held under a variety of postharvest conditions, and (II) The suppression of Protea postharvest leaf blackening with specific focus on the cultivar ‘Sylvia’ (P. eximia x P. susannae).
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Thesis (MscAgric (Horticulture))--University of Stellenbosch, 2005.
Keywords
Dissertations -- Horticulture, Theses -- Horticulture, Dissertations -- Agriculture, Theses -- Agriculture, Protea -- Diseases and pests, Protea -- Diseases and pests -- Control, Leaves -- Diseases and pests
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