Post-Harvest Technology of Flowers and Ornamental Plants
Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Important cut flowers, their varieties and post-harvest quality requirements. 3. Senescence and post-harvest physiology of cut flowers. 4. Pre-harvest factors. 5. Harvest factors. 6. Post-harvest factors. 7. Treatments for improving longevity of cut and loose flowers. 8. Role of chemical preservatives on keeping quality of cut flowers. 9. Post-harvest technologies of important cut flowers. 10. Post-harvest management of different cut flowers. 11. Post-harvest management of Orchid cut flowers. 12. Post-harvest management of loose flowers. 13. Scope and commercial importance of foliage and other potted plants. 14. Physiology of foliage and other potted plants. 15. Post production management of potted plants. 16. Post-production management of different potted plants. 17. Post-harvest technology of cut foliages. 18. Flower ornaments and arrangements. 19. Post-harvest problems of cut flowers and foliages, and their remedies. 20. Storage of cut flowers and other ornamentals. 21. Grading and packaging. 22. Transport. 23. Marketing and finance. 24. Dried flowers and plant parts. 25. Preparation of solutions and estimation of biochemical constituents. 26. Extraction of plant pigments. 27. Extraction of dyes from plants and flowers. 28. Essential oils from ornamental plants. Index.
"The changing scenario in international trade in ornamental crops which provide unlimited export opportunities, demand perfection in post-harvest technology to offer quality plant products to the people around the world, all the year round. Great achievements have been made over the years in this important area to match the requirements of the global market.
This publication is planned in 28 chapters to review, illustrate, streamline and highlight the achievements on Post-Harvest Technology of Flowers and Ornamental Plants. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date document on senescence, post-harvest physiology and technology of cut flowers and cut foliages, post-production management technology and physiology of potted ornamentals, post-harvest technology of loose flowers, plant species and varieties for export and their post-harvest quality requirements, treatments employed for improving the longevity and quality of flowers, role of different groups of chemicals in delaying the senescence of cut flowers, flower ornaments and arrangement, storage, grading, packaging, transport and marketing. There are fascinating chapters on factors affecting the post-harvest life and quality of cut flowers, post-harvest problems of cut flowers and foliages and their remedies. Interesting and elaborate chapters are also provided in this book on estimation of biochemical constituents, extraction of pigments, dyes and essential oils from ornamental plants.
This publication will be of immense value to scientists, teachers, students, planners, professional and amateur flower growers, traders, commercial entrepreneurs in floriculture and exporters." (jacket)
