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Effect of Lysosomes on Extending Vase Life of Cut Flowers

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In this study, we were investigated the effect of lysosomal extracts (named as lysosomal enzymes) on extending the vase life of cut flowers. The results confirmed that senescence of cut freesia treated with lysosomal enzymes delayed. Also, the results for cut roses and lilies showed a similar pattern. In the case of them the fresh weight was lower than that of the control group, but time the ornamental value was retained increased by about 2 days. The reasons have explained as results by the change including stomata, accumulation of microbial population, and soluble carbohydrate contents. In conclusion, pretreatment with lysosomal enzymes has enhanced vase life and ornamental value of cut flowers. It has an important significance in improving the marketability of cut flowers in the flower industry. Therefore, lysosomal enzymes have the potential to be used sufficiently as eco-friendly and effective materials for pretreatment agents in the cut flower industry.

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This research was supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education (2021R1A2C2093580).

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    Mi-Young Heo, Bit-Na Kim, Jaewoong Lee, Wooil Choi & Jiho Min

  2. School of Biological Science, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 28644, Republic of Korea

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M-YH and WC performed all of the experiments. B-NK and JL wrote the main manuscript text. Y-HK and JM designed the overall experimental concept, and revised the manuscript.

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Heo, MY., Kim, BN., Lee, J. et al. Effect of Lysosomes on Extending Vase Life of Cut Flowers. Mol Biotechnol 64, 1340–1349 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-022-00509-w

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