abstract |
A preservative for plants is described whose active ingredient(s) are the compounds selected from the group consisting of olefin compounds and salts and esters thereof, N-(20chloro-4-pyridyl)ureas, dipicolnic acid and derivatives and salts thereof, epoxy compounds and salts and esters thereof, and SH-reagents. The preservative is usable for keeping the freshness of plants, in particular fruits, vegetables and cut flowers, and cut flowers for a long period of time. |