Post Harvest Care of Cut Flowers

What is Bacterial Growth in the context of post-harvest care of cut flowers?

• The increase in bacteria population on cut flowers after harvest

• The process of flowers growing bacteria to enhance their color

• A method to prevent flowers from wilting by using bacteria

• A technique to increase the fragrance of flowers using bacteria

Bent Neck in cut flowers refers to:

• A condition where the flower stem bends just below the bloom

• A type of flower arrangement

• A method of preserving flowers

• A tool used for cutting flowers

What is the process of Conditioning in cut flowers?

• A method to enhance the color of flowers

• A technique to preserve the fragrance of flowers

• A process to prepare cut flowers for longer vase life

• A way to increase the size of flower blooms

What is meant by Dry Pack in the shipment of flowers?

• A method of shipping flowers with water

• A method of shipping flowers without water

• A method of shipping flowers with ice

• A method of shipping flowers with soil

What is the role of Ethylene in the shelf-life of cut flowers?

• It extends the shelf-life by delaying wilting.

• It shortens the shelf-life by accelerating wilting.

• It has no effect on the shelf-life of cut flowers.

• It enhances the color of the flowers.

A Floral Preservative is used for:

• Enhancing the color of flowers

• Preserving the freshness of flowers

• Increasing the size of flowers

• Changing the scent of flowers

How does a Hydrating Solution benefit cut flowers?

• It provides essential nutrients.

• It helps maintain moisture levels.

• It enhances the color of the flowers.

• It repels insects.

Photosynthesis is a process that is important for plants because it:

• Produces oxygen and glucose.

• Consumes oxygen and produces carbon dioxide.

• Produces nitrogen and water.

• Consumes glucose and produces oxygen.

What does Processing involve in the context of cut flowers?

• Trimming stems and removing leaves

• Adding artificial colors

• Wrapping in plastic

• Drying the flowers

What is the process of Respiration in plants?

• Conversion of glucose into energy

• Absorption of sunlight for photosynthesis

• Uptake of water and minerals from soil

• Release of oxygen into the atmosphere