GENOTYPES AND STORAGE DURATION EFFECTS ON THE QUALITY OF CUT FLOWER – GERBERA (GERBERA JAMESONII HOOK)

Studies on cut flowers have occurred, for improving their quality is the main priority. One of top 10 in world, gerbera, or Transvaal daisy (Gerbera jamesonii Hook), a flowering plant. The presented study aimed to investigate effect genotypes, storage duration, and interactions flower – daisy. Two cultivars Gerbera (sweet smile sweet surprise) four durations underwent examination various parameters vase life carbohydrates. results exhibited that cultivar ‘Sweet smile’ had exceptional values studied compared with surprise.’ treatment seven days dry-cool proved superior upon 14- 21-day treatments (11.71, 11.05, 5.94, respectively) highest positive effects carbohydrate content other two treatments. zero (non-stored flowers) was significantly seven-day storage. gave reducing depletion carbohydrates days, increasing flower’s life. Therefore, recorded Sweet are followed by storage, rest