Further studies on leaf blackening of proteas

Ferreira, Anton

Further studies on leaf blackening of proteas

dc.contributor.advisor	Jacobs, G.
dc.contributor.author	Ferreira, Anton
dc.contributor.other	University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Agrisciences. Dept. of Horticulture.
dc.date.accessioned	2006-11-06T08:19:30Z	en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned	2010-06-01T09:00:43Z
dc.date.available	2006-11-06T08:19:30Z	en_ZA
dc.date.available	2010-06-01T09:00:43Z
dc.date.issued	2005-03
dc.description	Thesis (MscAgric (Horticulture))--University of Stellenbosch, 2005.
dc.description.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).	en
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dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2879
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
dc.rights.holder	University of Stellenbosch
dc.subject	Dissertations -- Horticulture	en
dc.subject	Theses -- Horticulture	en
dc.subject	Dissertations -- Agriculture	en
dc.subject	Theses -- Agriculture	en
dc.subject	Protea -- Diseases and pests	en
dc.subject	Protea -- Diseases and pests -- Control	en
dc.subject	Leaves -- Diseases and pests	en
dc.title	Further studies on leaf blackening of proteas	en
dc.type	Thesis