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.