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Question 1

By understanding the critical photoperiod for lower induction, growers can manipulate photoperiods to make plants either __________ or __________.

Answer 1

Vegetative, reproductive

Question 2

Powdery mildew is a water mold in the same calss of fungi as Pythium and Phytophthora, which produces its characteristic symptoms on lear undersides.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Botrytis blight is also known as __________.

Answer 3

Tulip fire

Question 4

There are two main types of symptoms observed with Botrytis blight, __________ or __________ leaf spots.

Answer 4

Nonaggressive, aggressive

Question 5

The colonial bouquet is a __________ bouquet that is popular for both __________ and __________.

Answer 5

Round, brides, bridesmaids

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Question 6

The crescent bouquet is one variation of the cascade bouquet that is designed in a _____ shape. The cascade style is a beautiful design for elegant of formal weddings.

Answer 6

C

Question 7

Sympathy flowers are important to __________ the deceased and __________ the living.

Answer 7

Honor, comfort

Question 8

A grouping of different types of plants potted in the same container is known as a __________ __________.

Answer 8

Dish garden

Question 9

The foundation for a casket spray is a __________ __________.

Answer 9

Casket saddle

Question 10

A __________ __________ is an organized business tool to state the business’ purpose and goals and estimate the financing needed to fund the new florist.

Answer 10

Business plan

Question 11

Floriculture production in the United States is valued at about $__________ at farm gate.

Answer 11

4.7 billion

Question 12

The leading floriculture production states are __________, __________, and __________.

Answer 12

California, Florida, Texas

Question 13

Florida floriculture crop production is valued at $__________.

Answer 13

765 million

Question 14

True or False. Watering greenhouse plants is one of the easiest jobs faced by growers.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

When should plants be watered?

Answer 15

Just before wilting or water stress occurs

Question 16

Perched water table means that the container has __________ at the bottom of the container right after watering, when drainage has occurred.

Answer 16

Free-water

Question 17

This is __________ because it is not held by the root medium.

Answer 17

Free-water

Question 18

_____ factors need to be considered to achieve a successful fertility program.

Answer 18

5

Question 19

When certain elements are provided in excess to plants, uptake of other nutrients may be hindered. One example of a mineral antagonism is the ____________________ interaction; a 1:1 ratio is recommended for most floriculture crops.

Answer 19

Nitrogen-potassium

Question 20

The optimum pH range for most crops growing in a soilless medium is __________.

Answer 20

5.8-6.4