Research regarding capitalization as cut flowers of Celosia argentea var. cristata ‘Filemon’ species

Abstract

Celosia argentea var. cristata is an ornamental species that can be used as a cut flower in the dry state (immortelle). The ‘Filemon’ variety is also suitable for use in the form of a fresh cut flower. This paper presents the results of research on the use of this variety as a fresh cut flower and its behavior in various substances that can influence the shelf life of flowers. The experiments were organized in four variants: V1 - distilled water (control), V2 - boric acid, V3 - commercial preservative, V4 - acetyl salicylic acid. The substances used positively influenced the shelf life of fresh cut flowers, the best results being obtained in variant V3, followed by variant V4 and V2. These studies are part of the research project 14644/2018 UASMV Iaşi.