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Preservation and Pricing

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processing   Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.  
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respiration   Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant.  
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recutting stems   Re-cutting stems of fresh product helps prevent stem blockage, increase water uptake, maximize the freshness of the product and keeps the stem from sealing to the bottom of the container, if the cut is slanted.  
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Refrigeration of Fresh Product   low temperature and high humidity helps slow down respiration, reduce water lost by transpiration, slows down maturity and reduces microbial growth and development. An ideal temperature range to keep your refrigerator is at 38-40 degrees  
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Hydrating Solution   A Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed.  
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Photosynthesis   The process of converting nutrients, water, carbon, dioxide and sunlight into food for plants.  
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Retail Florists   Sells floral goods and services to the consumer.  
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Vase life   The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer.  
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Light Intensity   The level of light received on a plant surface.  
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Bacterial Growth   Removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water level in an arrangement helps prevent bacterial growth.  
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Customer Education   Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.  
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Floral Preservative   A chemical consisting of a mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water PH.  
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Processing Flowers   Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.  
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Conditioning   The process in which cut flowers & foliages have been tested to extend their freshness.  
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Bent Neck in Flowers   Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem.  
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