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Name: Kristen P.
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Age: 20s
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Date: 1999-2001
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Why do roses live longer in sugar water than in regular water?

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acts as a floral preservative, see the following for more info.

http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/ DG7355.html

http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod03/03900031.html

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D


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