VASE-ADDED COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLING PLANT AND FLOWER MOISTURE TRANSPIRATION RATES

摘要

The present invention relates to compositions for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration and thereby extending the period of time in which cut flowers can be displayed before senescence produces a flower which has exceeded its aesthetic value. The compositions of the present invention comprise: a) from about 0.1 % by weight, of a source of energy: such as saccharides or polysaccharides; b) from about 5 ppm by weight, of one or more antimicrobials: preferably selected from isothiazolinones and/or quaternary ammonium compounds; c) from about 1 ppm by weight, of a buffer; and d) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.