International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2017, Volume : 5, Issue : 6
First page : (579) Last page : (584)
Article doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2610
Comparison of Silver Nanoparticles and Other Metal Nanoparticles on Postharvest Attributes and Bacterial Load in Cut Roses var. Taj Mahal
Varun Amingad1*, Sreenivas K. N.2, Fakrudin B.3 Seetharamu G. K.4, Shankarappa T. H.5, Sangama 6 and Venugopalan, R.7
1Ph.D. Scholar, College of Horticulture, University of Horticultural Sciences Campus, Bengaluru-560 065
2Dean, College of Horticulture, Kolar (University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot)
3 Prof. and Head, Dept. of Biotechnology and Crop Improvement, College of Horticulture, University of Horticultural Sciences Campus, GKVK Post, Bengaluru-560 065
4 Prof. and Head, Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi
5Asst. Prof., College of Horticulture, Kolar (University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot)
6Principal Scientist, Division of Postharvest Technology and Agriculture Engineering, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru-89
7 Principal Scientist, Division of Economics and Statistics, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru-89
*Corresponding Author E-mail: varun.amingad@gmail.com
Received: 18.02.2017 | Revised: 25.03.2017 | Accepted: 1.04.2017
ABSTRACT
Rose is one of the most sought after cut flowers globally. The naturally short vase life of cut roses is an impediment. Microbial contamination is one of the major reason for abbreviated vase life. In this study, effects of nanoparticle vase holding solutions on water relations and microbial load of rose var. Taj Mahal were evaluated. The present study was carried out at the Postharvest Technology Laboratory, College of Horticulture, Bengaluru. During vase period, water uptake, transpiration loss, water balance and microbial load were measured. Nanosilver solutions were the best in maintaining water relations and inhibiting bacterial proliferation. Flowers were held in 50 ppm nanosilver exhibited the best results. This study reveals the fact that, in the present context, silver nanoparticles are one of the best available technologies in delaying the postharvest associated degradation in rose cut flowers.
Key words: Rose flower, Silver nanoparticles, Vase life, Water uptake, Relative fresh weight
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Cite this article: Amingad, V., Sreenivas, K.N., Fakrudin, B., Seetharamu, G.K., Shankarappa, T.H., Sangama and Venugopalan, R., Comparison of Silver Nanoparticles and Other Metal Nanoparticles on Postharvest Attributes and Bacterial Load in Cut Roses var. Taj Mahal, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci.5(6): 579-584 (2017). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2610
