Standardization of dehydration techniques for preservation of  selected ornamental foliage

dc.contributor.author	Pavithra, P.
dc.contributor.author	Selvaskanthan, S.
dc.contributor.author	Raveenthira, V.
dc.contributor.author	Sivachandiran, S.
dc.date.accessioned	2022-03-10T10:24:34Z
dc.date.available	2022-03-10T10:24:34Z
dc.date.issued	2022-01-19
dc.identifier.issn	1391-8796
dc.identifier.uri	http://ir.lib.ruh.ac.lk/xmlui/handle/iruor/5517
dc.description.abstract	In the present era of eco-consciousness, use of natural products have become the premier choice for interior decoration. Dry foliage can be used as filler element and give bold effect in floral arrangements. Dehydration techniques are exploited for dehydrating promising color and shape of flowers and foliage for commercial utilization. However, dehydration techniques of foliage have not been fully exploited in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the present experiment was conducted with an objective of studying the efficacy of different dehydration techniques on preservation of selected ornamental foliage species viz.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka	en_US
dc.subject	Dehydration techniques	en_US
dc.subject	Ornamental foliage	en_US
dc.title	Standardization of dehydration techniques for preservation of selected ornamental foliage	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US