ALEXANDRIA, VA – The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has released a new research report: Special Research Report #452: Innovative Packaging Technologies to Enhance the Quality of Fresh Cut Flowers.
This research—conducted by Thomas J. Gianfagna, Kit L. Yam and George J. Wulster from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—demonstrates ways to optimize storage conditions for fresh cut flowers, like roses and snapdragons, and examines systems to prevent disease development. These improvements in postharvest longevity could increase customer satisfaction and lower shipping costs without decreasing flower quality. Improvements in the distribution and packaging of fresh cut flowers would benefit everyone in the postproduction chain.
AFE’s website contains more than 150free research reports covering:
- Disease Management
- Insect Management
- Breeding & Genetics
- Post Production
- Production Technology
- Specialty Research
- Public Benefits Research
- Floral Marketing Research Fund
About AFE
The American Floral Endowment is dedicated to advancing the industry through funding floriculture research, educational grants and scholarships. More than $14 million has been funded toward research projects benefiting the entire industry, and more than $400,000 has been funded in scholarships designed to attract and retain the future leaders of the industry. To learn more about AFE visit www.endowment.org or www.fb.com/americanfloralendowment.
Source: The American Floral Endowment
