Influence of Magnetic Technology On Quality and Vase Life of Tulip Cut Flowers

Author : Ola Awad Amin, Randa Ibrahim Diab and Khaled Shaban

Global climate changes led to water scarcity all over the world, which increased the demand for fresh water resources. Water is an essential factor in floral vase solutions to extend the lifespan of cut flowers. It may be either tap water or distilled water and more recently, magnetized water can be used as a holding solution for cut flowers’ absorption ability. The present study aimed to assess the efficiency of some treatments under the magnetization process to improve the quality of Tulipa gesneriana. Three different water types: tap water, distilled water and magnetized water were used as well as salicylic acid at 150 and 200 ppm plus sucrose at 25g/l in addition to magnetize cut flowers for 15 and 30 minutes. Data revealed that magnetized tap and distilled water with salicylic acid at 200 ppm and sucrose prolonged vase life, maintained the relative fresh weight and increased the flower diameter. Also, magnetized tap water with salicylic acid at 150 ppm achieved tremendous results in increasing the amount of absorbed solution. The results of the current study demonstrate some significant effects of magnetically treated water on chlorophyll (a + b), carotenoids and anthocyanin contents as well as total phenols. Utilization of magnetized water for cut flowers must occupy a foremost rank in the list of non-chemical and environmentally spotless or green manners.

Keywords : Tulip cut flowers - salicylic acid- magnetized water-vase life,

Received:2/5/2023 12:00:00 AM; Accepted: 3/7/2023 12:00:00 AM