Morans' CDE

What is the most important factor in postharvest flower care and handling?

• The product of Ethylene

• Temperature Management

• Processing the flowers

• Floral Preservatives

The initial treatment of fresh flowers at each level of distribution is referred to as: a. Processing b. Plugging c. Conditioning d. Temperature management

• Processing

• Plugging

• Conditioning

• Temperature Management

According to Society of American Florists, research has shown that flowers cut underwater may not be beneficial unless every flower is recut in fresh water due to contamination from stem cell remnants, dirt, and debris.

• True

• False

Stem cuttings on stressed or wilting flowers by the wholesaler, retailer, or final consumer should be dry-cut (not under water) because this helps restore turgidity to the stems quickly.

• True

• False

What tool do you use to remove thorns?

• Flroal Shears

• Dethorner or rose stripper

• Wire cuters

• Underwater stem cutter

What are floral preservatives? a. A Clorox bleach solution b. A mixture of Sugars and Lipids c. A combination of sugars, a biocide, and an acidifier d. A solution of vitamins, minerals, and sugars

• A Clorox beach solution

• A mixture of Sugars and Lipids

• A combination of sugars, a biocide, and acidifier

• A solution of vitamins, minerals, and sugard

Carbohydrates in the form of glucose are the main source of nutrition for flowers.

• True

• False

Carbohydrates support the metabolic activities that continue during the post-harvest period.

• True

• False

Biocides are a substance or other agent that destroys harmful microorganisms that will grow as cut flowers decay.

• True

• False

Commercial floral preservatives also contain acidifiers for increasing the pH level of the water.

• True

• False