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This is a floriculture study stack.

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seed propagation sexual propagation of plants involves the union (fertilization) of pollen and egg leading to seed formation.
cutting the vegetative part of the plant (leaf, stem, and root) and then planting it again to regenerate the whole plant. The three types of cutting are named after the plant part being detached/cut: STEM, LEAF, ROOT
layering the attached and bent branch of the plant is covered with soil and allowed to root. After the emergence and development of roots that specific part of the plant is cut and allowed to grow as a new plant.
division perennials (plants that live for more than two years). It involves dividing the plant by digging and moving it to an already prepared site.
grafting cutting a twig of one plant and joining it with the stem of another plant.
budding a cut is made in the rootstock and a single bud with little or no wood is inserted into it in such a way that they unite and grow as a new plant.
Tissue Culture Technique plant tissues grown in media under controlled and sterile conditions/environments. It is extensively used for commercial purposes to produce clones of plants or mass produce plants.
growth of a plant slow initially, followed by a rapid phase until near maturity, when it slows before dying.
scientific principal of plant growth mix the sunlight's energy with chemicals for growth. This process of photosynthesis makes the world's supply of food and energy. Plants require certain inorganic elements from soil for growth.
symptom of sickly plants any visible, 'abnormal' condition of a plant caused by living organisms, such as fungi, bacteria, viruses and insects; or non-living agents, such as environmental factors, chemical or physical injury.
spots on leaves infection can lead to spots (black spot) on leaves.
areas of decay leaves can often decay and rot in certain areas.
growths the infection there may be unusual bumps and growths from the plant. Malformed stems or leaves – infection can lead to poor development of stems and leaves.
handling of equipment Vases, knives, clippers, storage containers and other equipment should always be washed thoroughly and be sterilized with a sanitizing bactericide between uses.
harvesting Cut morning/evening. Remove stem foilege be below water. Slant cuts will keep stems from lying flat on bucket bottom/increase water uptake. No lay flowers on ground/ dirty surface. Disinfect cutting tools at least 2 times each day. Grade/bunch flowers imm
operation and management operate and manage outdoor plant farms, tree and shrub nurseries, and related facilities that develop domesticated plants supply and delivery services, and flower catering grow cut flowers for retail garden centers, roadside stands, farmers markets
general business practices 1. SOURCE LOCAL IN-SEASON FLOWERS 2. CHAT WITH YOUR CLIENTS 3. SAY NO TO FLORAL FOAM 4. ELIMINATE PLASTICS 5. REUSE AND RECYCLE VASES 6. ADD HOUSEPLANTS TO YOUR OFFERINGS 7. COMPOST LEFTOVERS 8. RE PURPOSE AND DONATE FLOWERS 9. DO A TRASH AUDIT-
plant verity a more precisely defined group of plants, selected from within a species, with a common set of characteristics. Using genetic engineering and genome editing.
Choices when growing Hydroponics, Soil and Coco.
harvesting methods Hand harvesting, harvesting with hand tools and harvesting with machinery
marketing social media, press release, customer loyalty program, promotion competition, customer of the month, website, valuable partnerships, business cards, advertise stickers magnets, company vehicles, and participate in local events and awareness causes.
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