Rose Market Analysis Quiz

What is the objective of breeding roses?

• To increase stem length

• To create new colors

• To improve vase life

• To identify, combine, and multiply positive characteristics

How many steps are involved in the breeding process?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 5

What is the first step in the breeding process?

• Crossings (Hybrids)

• Introduction

• Testing

• Selection

What is the purpose of the grading room?

• To grade the first generation of roses

• To introduce new varieties to the market

• To test new varieties

• To propagate new varieties

How many years does it take to introduce only a handful of new rose varieties?

• 2 years

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

Where are the new rose varieties tested before their introduction into the market?

• Netherlands, Ecuador, Colombia, and Kenya

• USA, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

• China, Japan, South Korea, and India

• Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina

What is the activity of multiplying and increasing the availability of plant material of a desired variety for planting and production called?

• Propagation

• Testing

• Selection

• Breeding

What is the final step in the breeding process?

• Introduction

• Testing

• Selection

• Crossings (Hybrids)

What is the main reason for testing new rose varieties before their introduction into the market?

• To ensure they are safe for human contact

• To determine their resistance to diseases

• To assess their growth rate

• To evaluate their color and fragrance

What is the term for the process of creating new varieties of roses?

• Hybridization

• Propagation

• Selection

• Testing