Effect of Shipping Method and EthylBloc Treatment On Vase-Life of Stock (Matthiola incana) Following Simulated Wholesale Storage And Exposure to Ethylene Gas
February 27, 2024 | 1 min to read
The article discusses research on the effects of different shipping methods for Mathiola incana, or Stock, a popular cut flower. The study evaluates wet versus dry shipping and the impact of EthylBloc™ treatment on vase life following exposure to ethylene gas. The investigation involved three varieties shipped in a hydration solution to assess wilting and hydration issues, highlighting the flower's sensitivity to ethylene. The full findings can be accessed through FloraLife.
Introduction
Stock (Mathiola incana) is a popular cool season cut flower known for its fragrant showy flower spikes in a variety of colors. Stock is often harvested with a portion of its root system still attached and can be prone to wilting as well as challenging to hydrate. For this reason, some growers will ship these flowers in a transport solution. Stock is also ethylene sensitive.
We wanted to investigate the effects of wet versus dry shipping methods and with or without EthylBloc™ treatment on consumer vase-life following simulated wholesale storage and exposure to ethylene gas.
Methods
Three varieties of stock were harvested and placed into FloraLife® HydraFlor® by a California grower. Bunches were divided into the following shipping treatments:
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