Recommended temperature and relative humidity for storage of Brazilian tropical flowers

Abstract

Post-harvest treatment and proper handling is essential so that the flowers can maintain their quality during marketing and exporting. This review aims to gives information on the storage temperature used in postharvest handling of tropical flowers of Brazil. This review provides detailed specifications and recommendations for storing the six main Brazilian tropical flowers.

Keywords: Floriculture, refrigeration, quality assurance, conservation

African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol 13(11), 1198-1201