Instructions:
Floriculture students, please test your knowledge on the care of 
flowers.  Let's see how much you remember.

1)
The "Chain of Life" was developed by the Society of American 
Florists.  It provides information on the care of flowers throughout 
the marketing chain.
      True              False

2)
Customers want long lasting flowers.
      True              False

3)
Transpiration is the process where plants lose water through their 
roots.
      True              False

4)
Flowers do not continue to photosynthesize once they have been cut 
from the plant.
      True              False

5)
Ideally, scissors should never be used to cut flower stems.
      True              False

6)
What is the number one cause of flower deterioration?
      Bacteria
      Low water absorption
      Salt and minerals
      They are old

7)
Which of the following DOES NOT cause water blockage?
      Cutting stems with dull tools
      Bacteria
      Minerals in the water
      Floral preservative

8)
Plants lose water through openings called
      cells
      stomata
      holes
      veins

9)
Which of the following diseases is caused by a fungus?
      sleepiness
      botrytis
      dehydration
      mite infestation

10)
Ethylene exposure is NOT caused by
      fresh fruit
      cars
      rotting leaves
      cans of soda

11)
Water loss in flowers occurs faster at
      higher temperatures
      cooler temperatures

12)
Botrytis or Gray Mold is caused by
      humidity
      putting wet flowers in the cooler
      heat
      water blockage

13)
Ethylene gas causes
      rapid deterioration of flowers
      flowers to stay fresh looking for a long time
      fruits to stay fresh

14)
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of etheylene exposure?
      flower and petal drop
      premature death
      loss of foliage
      yellowing of foliage
      blocked stems

15)
Never loosen the plastic wrap on
      carnations
      daisies
      roses
      stock
      leather leaf

16)
What pH is ideal for maximizing hydration of flowers?
      2.0
      3.0
      4.0
      5.0
      6.0

17)
Which is NOT a reason for removing all lower foliage of flowers 
before you put them in a bucket of water?
      because it looks prettier
      because rotting foliage causes bacteria
      foliage unwater releases ethylene gas
      it prevents decay
      it prevents bad smells