Method and apparatus for storing horticultural plants
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Jun 21, 1994
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Jul 28, 1992
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Jul 29, 1991
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A method for storing horticultural plants and an apparatus therefor are disclosed. The method of the present invention comprises placing the live horticultural plants in a container for transportation, wherein the temperature and the humidity in the container are kept at conditions suited for the horticultural plants within the range of 10.degree.-25.degree. C. and 60-90% RH, volatile gas generated by the horticultural plants are removed, the air inside the container is circulated, and the horticultural plants are irradiated with a light mainly composed of red light and blue light. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a container for storing the horticultural plants; a temperature controller for controlling the temperature in the container; a humidity controller for controlling the humidity in the container; a volatile gas adsorber for adsorbing volatile gas in the container; a wind-blower for circulating air in the container; and a light irradiator for irradiating a light mainly composed of red light and blue light.
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