Most commonly used sugar in flower preservation solution is

A. Sucrose

B. Galactose

C. Maltose

D. Glucose

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Most commonly used sugar in flower preservation solution is Sucrose.
Sugar mixed with water is an important component of cut flower preservation. Cut flowers require a certain amount of acidity in their water, as well as bacterial control if they are to thrive.
It has been concluded that 200 ppm 8-HQS combined with 2% sucrose solution has the potential to be used as a commercial cut flower preservative.