Morphology and vase life of cut torch ginger (Etlingera elatior) inflorescences

Morphology and vase life of cut torch ginger (Etlingera elatior) inflorescences

Torch ginger (Etlingera elatior) is a tropical plant belonging to Zingiberaceae family. This attractive plant attracts many growers for economic and ornamental purposes. However, there is limited study on its inflorescence. This study aimed to characterize the different maturity stages of the torch...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gratuito, Maria Belinda B.
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2008
Subjects:
Etlingera elatior.
Ethylene.
Cut flowers.
Cut flowers > Harvest.
Cut flowers > Quality.
Sucrose.
Zingiberaceae family.
Senescence.
Vase life.
1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP).
Cut flowers > Stages of maturity.
Inflorescence.