Division of Foriculture and Landscaping, Indian Agricultural Reserch Institute, New Delhi 110 012
* Scientist (Horticulture), Central Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair 744 101
Cut Raktagandha roses can be stored wet for 5 days at 3°C and for 2 days at 8°C without having any adverse effect on flower quality and vase life, when compared to unstored fresh flowers at ambient temperature. Storing of flowers at 3°C was proved to be better in improving the quality and longevity of cut flowers over those stored at 8°C.
