With respect to holding solution effect on maximum increase
of fresh weight of snapdragons cut flowers, data presented in
(Table 1) showed that, a higher fresh weight was maintained
in florets from of spikes placed in 200 ppm 8-HQS+ 2% sucrose
than those of control. Relevant values for the maximum
increase in fresh weight percentage were 55.27%
Dissolved sugars in cells of petals are osmotically active substances
that are drawn into the corolla-cells making the cells
turgid with hydrolyzed sugars ready for respiration