African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12504

Review

Recommended temperature and relative humidity for storage of Brazilian tropical flowers

Marcos Ribeiro da Silva Vieira
  • Marcos Ribeiro da Silva Vieira
  • Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Unidade Acadêmica de Serra Talhada, CEP: 59909-460, Serra Talhada, PE, Brasil.
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Adriano do Nascimento Simões
  • Adriano do Nascimento Simões
  • Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Unidade Acadêmica de Serra Talhada, CEP: 59909-460, Serra Talhada, PE, Brasil.
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Pahlevi Augusto de Souza
  • Pahlevi Augusto de Souza
  • Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Ceará, CEP: 62930-000, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brasil.
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  •  Received: 28 October 2013
  •  Accepted: 16 January 2014
  •  Published: 12 March 2014

Abstract

Post-harvest treatment and proper handling is essential so that the flowers can maintain their quality during marketing and exporting. This review aims to gives information on the storage temperature used in postharvest handling of tropical flowers of Brazil. This review provides detailed specifications and recommendations for storing the six main Brazilian tropical flowers.

 

Key words: Floriculture, refrigeration, quality assurance, conservation.

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