Pre- and/or Postharvest Silicon Application Prolongs the Vase Life and Enhances the Quality of Cut Peony (<i>Paeonia lactiflora</i> Pall.) Flowers

Peony is an important ornamental plant and has become increasingly popular for cut flower cultivation. However, a short vase life and frequent poor vase quality severely restrict its market value. The study described herein was conducted to investigate the effects of silicon application on the vase...

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Main Authors: Jinnan Song, Yali Li, Jiangtao Hu, Jaehyeok Lee, Byoung Ryong Jeong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/8/1742