Optimization of Aeroponic and Ultrasonic Soilless Culture Systems in Terms of Timing and Growth Characteristics of Lilium OT Hybrid

Fereshteh Abbasi; Azizolah Khandan-Mirkohi; Ali Haji Ahmad; Mohsen Kafi; Majid Shokrpour

Volume 11, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 269-284

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2023.361423.658

Abstract
  This study aimed to optimize an efficient nutrient system to produce cut Lilium flowers while considering the recent severe water crisis and the high cost of chemicals and fertilizers. Lilium bulbs (Lilium OT Hybrid cv. ‘‘Zambesi’’) were grown in aeroponic (centrifugal) and ultrasonic ...  Read More

Comprehensive Microbial Study on Biocide Application as Vase Solution Preservatives for Cut ‘Cherry Brandy’ Rose Flower

Mohammadmahdi Jowkar; Nader Hassanzadeh; Mohsen Kafi; Ahmad Khalighi

Volume 4, Issue 1 , June 2017, , Pages 89-103

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2018.213028.146

Abstract
  Disturbance in water relations is the major causes of vase life reduction and senescence in cut flowers This problem is mainly due to microorganism proliferation in the vase solution which leads to vascular occlusion and reduction in solution uptake by cut flowers. Therefore a comprehensive study was ...  Read More