The dynamics of starch and sugar utilisation in cut peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) stems during storage and vase life

Postharvest Biology and Technology

Volumn 58, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 142-146

  Walton, E F ^a   Boldingh, H L ^b   McLaren, G F ^a   Williams, M H ^a   Jackman, R ^a  

^a THE NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE FOR PLANT AND FOOD RESEARCH LIMITED   (New Zealand)

^b RUAKURA RESEARCH CENTRE   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Carbohydrates; Cut flowers; Long term storage; Paeonia lactiflora; Peony; Vase life

Indexed keywords

PAEONIA; PAEONIA LACTIFLORA;

EID: 77955658112     PISSN: 09255214     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2010.05.008     Document Type: Article

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