Effects of air humidity and K/Ca ratio in the nutrient supply on growth and postharvest characteristics of cut roses

Scientia Horticulturae

Volumn 90, Issue 3-4, 2001, Pages 291-304

  Torre, S ^a   Fjeld, T ^a   Gislerod H R ^a  

^a NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF LIFE SCIENCES   (Norway)

Author keywords

Calcium; DdH2O, double distilled water; DM, dry matter; DW, dry weight; FW, fresh weight; OV, ornamental value; Petal necrosis; Postharvest life; Potassium; Relative air humidity; RH, relative air humidity; Roses; Stomatal conductance

Indexed keywords

ROSA;

EID: 0000320962     PISSN: 03044238     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0304-4238(01)00230-8     Document Type: Article

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