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Postharvest Handling Technique of Oncidium Cut Flower for Exportation

In recent years, Taiwan has been the leading exporter of Oncidium cut flowers, which are the largest export of cut flowers from Taiwan. In 2000, TARI developed TARI Onc. pretreatment technology, a technique based on TARI’s Onc. 1 solution pulsing. Applying 1-MCP fumigation before exporting Oncidium cut flowers can effectively mitigate the rate of aging of the cut flowers. The technology extends the life of cut flowers and enables them to be transported by sea instead of air, substantially reducing transportation costs and enhancing the country’s competitiveness in Oncidium export. Currently, the use of this technology for exporting Oncidium has reached 85% and is a critical industrial momentum for continuous growth.

  • Small tubes containing TARI’s Onc. 1 solution are attached to the cut end of stems to provide sugar to the flower.
    Flowers treated with TARI’s Onc. pretreatment are high quality after being exported to Japan (right), whereas the control flowers are wilted (left).
UPDATE:2015-12-22 15:38:00
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