Studies on Post Harvest Management of Gladiolus

Seven biocides, viz., A1₂(SO₄)₃, CoCl₂, chlorine, NaOCl, AgNO₃, CA and 8-HQC in vase solution effectively controlled bacterial growth but did not increase vase life appreciably. Their efficacy increased only when used alongwith sucrose (2 per cent). Pulsing treatment with sucrose (20 per cent) alongwith 8-HQC (200 ppm) for 20 hours at 23 ± 2°C was found to be more effective than that at 5 ± 1°C).