Certification Review

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

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Temperature Management

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The initial treatment of fresh flowers at each level of distribution is referred to as:

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Processing

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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 or False?

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True

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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.

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True

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What tool do you use to remove thorns?

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Dethorner or rose stripper

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What are floral preservatives?

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A combination of sugars, a biocide, and an acidifier

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

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True

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

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True

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

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True

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Commercial floral preservatives also contain acidifiers for increasing the pH level of the water. a. True b. False

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False