Limonium , a.k.a . Statice , Caspia , Sea Lavender , Misty , or Marsh - Rosemary , is one of the world ’s 20 top - selling gash flowers , many of the 120 -150 varieties are endemic to the Mediterranean neighborhood . symbolise doting memories and sympathy , it is often part of memorial wreaths , bouquets and flowered arrangements at reunion of older friends . genus Limonium is an esteemed Edgar Guest at different kinds of celebration as it is also associated with winner . Mostly a makeweight , it is known for maintaining the colouring of the calyx even after it dry .
Besides its papery look and the decorative properties of its wing stem , it is edible and used in herbal remedies as an acerbic , depurative and decongestant .
Israeli stock breeder and growers have played a major role in the development of Limonium sort for commercialisation human race - astray , including varieties such as the Limonium altaica Safora Dark Blue developed and patented byDanzigerof Israel , a global loss leader in breeding and output of bedding works and cut efflorescence for over half a century .
Gadot Agro , with it ’s T.O.G. cut flower aid line of product and Long Life efflorescence food , have been an integral part of this try , significantly better the feasibility of these flowers for exports to remote destination markets .
In a conversation with Dr. Shimon Meir and Dr. Sonia Philosoph - Hadas of the Postharvest Science Department of the Agricultural Research Organization , The Volcani Center in Rishon LeZion , Israel , they discussed work convey in Italy , in closemouthed cooperation with the Council for Agricultural Research and Economics ( CREA ) .
Flora Toscana , a cooperative of flower agriculturalist base in Pescia , Tuscany , ask the researchers of CREA to help them discover treatment protocols to improve opening , prolong living of the flower and preclude yellowing of leaves and stems during the pre and post - selling periods for the Limonium sinuatum and Limonium altaica hybrid metal money .
A series of trials were channel by Domenico Prisa , Maria Castellani , and Gianluca Burchi of CREA together with Shimon Meir , a seasoned investigator of the Volcani Center , to judge various post - harvest pulsing treatments with Gibberellin followed by infrigidation .
pulsate treatments with Gibberellin - based T.O.G L-103 , a mathematical product developed by Gadot Agro of Israel , effectively delayed the appearance of leaf yellowing . In fact , after 6 days in a vase , no signs of foliar senescence were present . Throughout the treatment with T.O.G L-103 and Long Life SG , blossom was extended for 4 additional 24-hour interval compared to other treatments . ( all tryout result were write in Italian magazine IL Floriculture Magazine of 2018 ( In Italian ) )
In two other trial T.O.G L-103 + Sugar + T.O.G 6 ( another Gadot Agro product , Cl - based ) and T.O.G. L-101 ( Cytokinin - based ) were applied at different stages and doses , follow by preservation with Long Life in the vase weewee . The winning combination give in substantial betterment in flower opening move , delayed yellowing of leaves and stems as well as a long vase life , for Limonium sinuatum ‘ Giant Blue Birds ’ , Limonium altaica ‘ Michigan ’ and Limonium altaica ‘ Ohio ’ respectively .
" This is one more reason why breeders and cultivator trust Gadot Agro ’s product to keep and enhance the mantrap of their flower while caring for them all the way , from the farm to the home " , Gadot Agro states .
Gadot team at the IPM Essen that took place last calendar month .
Myplant & Garden 2020For more data and details about how they can help you improve the quality and prolong vase living of your blossom , leaves and stems , visit them at Myplant & Garden 2020 , Milano , Hall 12 , Booth M36 or call them at : +972 - 8 - 630 - 8000
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