Review of recent advances in post-harvest techniques for tropical cut flowers and future prospects: Heliconia as a case-study

Aesthetic attributes and easy-to-grow nature of tropical cut flowers (TCFs) have contributedto their potential for increased production. The dearth information regarding agronomic practices lack planting materials are the key hindrances against fast expansion. Unconventional high-temperature storage requirements anatomy peduncle contribute topoor vase life performance, while troublesome packaging transport due to unusual size structureprimarily cause post-harvest quality deterioration. Nonetheless, exotic floral structuresconsequently increase market demand, particularly in temperate countries. This boosts studies aimed at overcoming hindrances. While a few TCFs ( Anthurium, Strelitzia, Alpinia , orchids) under spotlight, many others remain behind veil. Heliconia an emerging specialty TCF (False Bird-of-Paradise, family Heliconiaceae), is one them. structural uniquenessand dazzling hues genotypes facilitate shifting its position from back forefrontof world floriculture trade. unsatisfactory state-of-the-art research absence any review exclusively on it impetus structuring this review. In addition aforementioned setbacks, impaired water uptake capacity after harvest, high chilling sensitivity, proneness xylem ducts microbial occlusion may be counted as additional factors that hinder commercialization. demonstrates also conceptualizing implementation advanced biotechnological aid alleviate challenges, primarily focusing (the model crop here) along with some relevant literature other allied members. Standard harvesting indices, grading, part entire operational chain, but since these phases barely considered majority ornamentals except few, comprehensive account aspects has been given. hypothesized cues nip injury, resorting different bio-chemical treatments, nano-based technology, techniques, help overcome preservation difficulties propel transition niche commercial flower market. nutshell, readers will gain overview how optimum handling can rewardingly characterize unique group most remunerative component.