Sucrose, salicylic acid and citric acid solutions to extent vase life of Vriesea incurvata Gaudich. (Bromeliaceae) floral scapes

Vriesea incurvata is a native bromeliad from Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest and commercialized as an ornamental pot plant. The morphological characteristics of its floral scape may also indicate it new product to use cut flower. However, postharvest behavior was unknown. This study conducted determine vase life by applying distilled water (control) solutions containing sucrose (50 g L-1), salicylic acid ?M), citric L-1) for periods 8 24 h. Floral scapes maintained in showed greater than 16 days when compared the control (distilled water). with evidenced best behaviors related maintenance physiological aesthetic features during scapes. It concluded that sucrose, acid, applied h extend V. Sucrose promotes color, brightness, turgidity; improves balance, reduces relative fresh weight losses throughout life, extending their longevity up days.