Floriculture Plants

What is the science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing flowering plants called?

• Pomology

• Olericulture

• Floriculture

• Viticulture

The area of horticulture that includes growing and harvesting flowers and making and selling flower arrangements is:

• agronomy

• floriculture

• forestry

• pomology

Which branch typically works within a greenhouse for mass production & produces flowers by seed and vegetative parts?

• Interiorscaping

• Landscape Design

• Agronomy

• Floriculture

Which one of the following career areas involves the production and use of plants for flowers and foliage?

• Entomology

• Zoology

• Floriculture

• Landscape Design

What category of ag careers includes producing, processing and marketing of fruit, vegetables and ornamental plants?

• natural resources management

• forestry

• horticulture

• agriculture mechanics

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Which of the following is a primary focus of floriculture?

• Cultivating flowering plants for gardens

• Breeding livestock for agriculture

• Developing new types of fertilizers

• Studying the effects of climate change

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What is the main purpose of a greenhouse in floriculture?

• To provide a controlled environment for plant growth

• To increase the natural sunlight exposure

• To reduce the need for watering

• To enhance the color of flowers

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Which plant hormone is most commonly associated with flowering in floriculture?

• Auxin

• Gibberellin

• Cytokinin

• Ethylene

In floriculture, what is the significance of photoperiodism?

• It determines the flowering time based on light exposure

• It affects the water absorption rate

• It influences the soil nutrient content

• It controls the plant's root growth

Which of the following is a common method of propagation in floriculture?

• Grafting

• Layering

• Tissue culture

• All of the above

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