CONSERVING PROTECTOR CUT NATURAL PLANT

We are developing a protector for cut natural plant. We look for the appearance of the plant to be maintained over time as if it were freshly cut. We are testing coatings that do not affect the plant wall and preserve it from oxidation. The product should be transparent and easy to apply, preferably aerosol. This protector could be applied in florists to keep for longer the freshness of the cut plant. We have applied different protectors on different types of cut plants. We leave the leaves exposed to room temperature and lighting a “normal” room. We will evaluate over time the evolution of each sample and the effectiveness of different preservatives. A next step will be the conservation of the flower.