What gives growers the ability to control environmental conditions affecting a crop?
farmers almanac
sunlight
soil
greenhouses
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What gives growers the ability to control environmental conditions affecting a crop?
farmers almanac
sunlight
soil
greenhouses
What factors are involved in seed germination?
optimum temperatures
all the above
oxygen, water
light requirements
What can become a problem when plugs are older and the plant canopy is tight.
Lobularia
Celosia
Botrytis
Vinca
What are conical centerpieces?
thin, two dimensional, square pieces
there is no such centerpiece as a conical centerpiece.
flat, one sided, square pieces
cone shaped, three dimensional isosceles triangles
Wet conditions are also ideal for plants to become infected with soil. This is accomplished by a mass of cells called the.............
Rhizoctonia, Pythium
root rot, basal rooters
Fungus gnats, Mealybugs
Epidermis sarcoma, bent neck
Various lamp types are available for floriculture use which can be divided into three basic types, incandescent................and......................
Fluorescent
Both a and b
HID
Neither a or b
Underwater cutting is recommended especially for roses to ensure that ........................, not ........................enters the xylem.
air, water
non of the above
water, air
light, rust
Two major processes that direct growth and development are................and................
glucose, photosynthesis
photosynthesis, respiration
carbon dioxide, respiration
carbon dioxide, glucose
Two common ways to reduce the light intensity in a greenhouse are with shade cloths and shading compounds. Shade cloth is available in a variety of types which reduce light by..............to............%
13, 24
25, 98
5, 15
12, 18
Tropical flowers like birds-of-paradise, anthurium, ginger and orchids should be kept in a separate cooler set with..................temperature (..............degrees to..............degrees).
Warmer, 61 degrees, 66 degrees
Cooler, 57 degrees,60 degrees
Cooler, 39 degrees, 44 degrees
Warmer, 45 degrees, 50 degrees
Together, the sepals and the petals are called the.....................
pedicel
corolla
perianth
inflorence
To create the proper scale in a floral design, flowers at the focal point should be:
at tight bud stage
none of the above
at bud stage
at full bloom
Through the development of the..............style, Japanese flower arrangements evolved into the three-dimensional designs that were later adapted into Western floral arrangements.
Nageire
Ikenobo
Rikkwa
Jiyu-bana
Three factors are very important when considering water quality for fresh flowers. They are:
pH, hardness/ softness, salinity
temperature, lighting, level of water
sugar level, carbonation, color
type of vase, type of flower, color of vase
There are three main ingredients in floral preservatives. Which of teh following is not one of these?
bactericide
acidifying agent
sugar
algicide
There are six design elements to floral design ...................................., form (shape), ................................, texture, pattern, and.................................
line, space, color
both a and b
circle, zig zags, size
none of the above
There are 17 elements needed to provide the necessary plant nutrients. Macronutrients are the ................................nutrients and are needed in ....................amounts.
major, larger
major, smaller
minor, larger
minor, smaller
The....................(or art) are rules and guide lines to help a floral designer create a beautiful composition.
Floral Design
Principles of Design
Interior Design
Principles of Flowers
The use of negative spaces or voids within the arrangement is equally as important as sizes of flowers in creating a pleasing proportion.
True Statement
False Statement
The US cut flower market relies heavily on imports from other countries.
True Statement
False Statement