摘要 |
<p>A cut flower storage and display assembly (130) is provided wherein a plurality of storage and display containers (100, 102, 104) are mountable in a vertically aligned relationship on a storage and display assembly (130). A liquid circulation and disinfection system (156, 158) is provided whereby liquid is continuously or intermittently disinfected and circulated through the liquid reservoirs of each container (100, 102, 104) in a vertical column. The liquid circulation and disinfection system (156, 158) includes an ultraviolet disinfection unit (158) for elimination of substantially all microbes from the circulating liquid, including substantially all bacteria, algae, viruses, yeasts, molds and fungi. An air cooling apparatus may also be provided to enhance the fresh appearance of cut flowers. The arrangement of storage and display containers (100, 102, 104) in display assemblies (130) of the present invention provides efficient, economical use of storage and display space.</p> |