This study examines consumer perceptions of vase life (VL) guarantees for cut flowers based on artificial intelligence (AI) predictions. Data were collected through surveys conducted in Osaka and Fukuoka, Japan, targeting ...

In carnations, senescence initially occurs by inrolling and wilting of petals due to reduced turgidity; this is associated with autocatalytic ethylene synthesis in petals. However, whether petal abscission occurs during ...

Floral fragrance is a vital factor for the marketability of ornamental fl owers, and it may also infl uence fl ower longevity. Despite several studies on the relationship between fl oral fragrance and fl ower longevity, ...