There are some chemical materials used for the abscission of fruits (for example Ethephon). This materials may have destructive effects on the essential compositions of roses. Now, I am questing to find a way to separate the sepals from petals of rose flowers by mechanical means.
Additionally pleases I would like to know if there is any other chemical materials with out destructive effects on the essential compositions.
In my openion it is physiological process are you trying to detach the petals of oil bearing species or cut flower varieties bcz oil bearing species petals will be spreading and few in number, study reveals that highest essential oil content will be more at complete open stage. Obviously Hybrids and cut flower s more number of petals. So do let me know which type of flowers you r looking
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