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Written Floral Test: 1 2025-2026.
Questions & Correct Answers. Graded
A
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. – ANS True According to the Society of American Florists (SAF), cold and warm water are equally effective in extending longevity when combine with a flower preservative. - ANSTrue Because flowers have high turgor pressure in the morning and evening. its is preferred to harvest during mid-day hours. - ANSFalse Biocides are a substance or other agent that destroys harmful microorganism that will grow as cut flowers decay. - ANSTrue Carbohydrates in the form of glucose are the main source of nutrition for flowers. - ANSTrue Carbohydrates support the metabolic activities that continue during the post-harvest period. - ANSTrue
Care and Handling refers to what? - ANSProcedures to extend the vase life of cut flowers and foliage. Care tags can be attached to floral designs to educate the final consumer on how to care for the flowers or plants and therefore increase longevity and enjoyment. - ANSTrue Citric acid treatment speeds up the intake of water, helping to prevent bent neck, as well as decrease pH of the water? - ANSTrue Commercial floral preservatives also contain acidifiers for increasing the pH level of the water. - ANSFalse Commercial rose thorn and leaf strippers should be used with care to avoid damaging the exterior of the stem. - ANSTrue Cut flowers are placed in specially designed carboard boxes with no holes in it for transportation. This is called dry-packing. - ANSFalse Damaged or excess foliage below the water level will decompose, increasing growth of microorganism and the production of ethylene - ANSTrue Ethylene is naturally produced by cut flowers and foliage during various stages of the life cycle, especially during senescence. - ANSTrue
Stem cuttings on stressed or wilting flowers by the wholesaler, retailer, or final consumer should be dry-out (not underwater) because this helps restore turgidity to the stems quickly. - ANSTrue The initial treatment of flowers at the grower level is to bunch the flowers, re-cut stems and immediately place in a conditioning solution prior to shipping. - ANSTrue The initial treatment of fresh flowers at each level of distribution is referred to as: - ANSProcessing The resistance to chemical change in the alkalinity of water is called? - ANSBuffering Capacity To help keep the humidity in shipping boxes near 100%, foliage is wrapped in plastic sheeting and the inside surfaces of the boxes may be coated with wax. - ANSTrue Transpiration is water loss in flowers and can be prevented with what method: - ANSHydration, Refrigeration, Humidity Tropical flowers require high temperatures than a typical flower. What degree range is preferred? - ANS55-75 Degrees F What are floral preservatives? - ANSa combination of sugars, a biocide, and an acidifier.
What are proper processing techniques? - ANSClean/sanitize buckets, recut/recondition immediately. What does TDS stand for? - ANStotal dissolved solids What does the term vase life refer to? - ANSTime period fresh flowers retain their appearance in a vase. What is the "Chain of Life" levels of distribution for cut flowers according to the Society of American Florists? (SAF) - ANSGrower, Shipper, Wholesaler, Retailer, Consumer aka customer What is the ideal pH level for cut flowers? - ANS3-4. What is the most important factor in postharvest care and handling? - ANSTemperature Management What is the optimal humidity for storing cut flowers? - ANS80% and above What is the primary reason for keeping buckets clean? - ANSPrevent bacteria or fungal growth What is the term used to indicate that flowers have been placed into the cooler, after processing is completed? - ANSHarden What should you use only for sanitation purposes of washing buckets, containers and tools? - ANSClorox Bleach
