Cut Flowers Quiz 2023 with complete solution
With proper post harvest care, the ___ of flowers can be maximized.
vase life
Floral materials with a long shelf life can result in customers who become ___
customers.
Repeat
is the amount of light received on the surface of the plant.
light intensity
are provided with a constant food source when they are attached to a plant.
flowers
The process of converting light, nutrients, water and carbon dioxide into food for
plants is known as
photosynthesis
causes the leaf to turn yellow and then brown.
leaf burn
Plant __ is the process by which energy stored from photosynthesis is converted
for plant use.
respiration
is the amount of water vapor in the air.
humidity
is the process by which water evaporates from plants through the stomata on the
leaves.
transpiration
Flowers __ at an advanced stage of development have a shortened shelf life.
harvested
is a colorless, odorless gas which decreases the shelf life of cut flowers.
Ethylene
If a flower has stem blockage and does not have a fresh cut, it will not properly
take up water to __ the flower.
rehydrate
are used for three main reasons: to lower the pH in the flower, to reduce bacteria
growth in the flower and to replenish the food source in the flower.
Floral preservative
is a fungus commonly observed as gray mold on the surface of infected plants.
Botrytis
If processing is delayed on fresh flowers, its best to store them in a
cooler
Flowers can be used within __ hours of unpacking and processing them in water.
12
The temperature range for a cooler is optimal between __ and __ degrees.
30, 42
The cooler is organized by flower color and flower
type