Floriculture Career Development Event General Knowledge Exam Flashcards

Flashcards covering key concepts from the Floriculture Career Development Event General Knowledge Exam.

Propagation Prohibition

Propagation from patented plants is prohibited unless licensed.

Toxicity Category I Pesticide Labels

Must include 'Danger skull and crossbones Poison'.

IPM

Integrated Pest Management.

Principles of Floral Design

Balance, Proportion, Dominance, Contrast, Rhythm, Harmony, Unity.

Glycerin in Floral Arrangement

Used to preserve foliage and make them pliable.

Hogarth Curve Arrangement

A floral arrangement in an 'S' shape.

Scarification of Seeds

Breaking or softening the seed coat to hasten germination.

Positive DIF

Higher night-time temperatures than daytime temperatures.

Chlorosis in Younger Leaves

A deficiency of Iron.

Dosatron Proportioner Purpose

Applying fertilizer to greenhouse crops.

Functions of Floral Preservatives

Do NOT prevent ethylene gas development.

Vernalization

Exposure to cool temperatures to initiate flower bud development.

Electrical Conductivity (EC)

Measure of soluble salts in growing media.

Process of Photosynthesis

CO2 combined with H2O is then converted by light, which chlorophyll captures.

Greening Pins Usage

Used to hold a water tube in place in a design.

Geotropic Flowers

Bending toward the ground.

Secondary Colors

Orange, green, violet.

Complete Greenhouse Crop Fertilizer

Contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium.

Greenhouse Light Measurements

Measured in Foot-candles or Lux.

Ideal Soil Organic Matter Composition

5%.

Water Loss Through Transpiration

90-99% lost through leaves.

Optimal Temperature for Fresh-Cut Flowers

33°F – 38°F.

Relative Humidity for Flower Cooler

80% or higher.

Scientific Name of Baby's Breath

Gypsophila sp.

Root Growth Bio-stimulants

Do NOT increase the rate of respiration.

Line Flowers

Liatris, Gladiolus, Snapdragons, Delphinium.

Ridge and Furrow Greenhouse

Connected along the length of the eave.

Plant's Response to Day and Night Periods

Photoperiodism.

Nitrogen Loss from Soil

Denitrification.

Forcing in Greenhouse Plant Production

Procedures used to produce flowers, vegetables, and fruits out of season.

Collection of Petals on a Flower

Corolla.

Complete Flower Definition

Flowers with sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils.

Scientific Study of Flowers

Floriculture.

Hanging Basket Size for Hanger Type

12" or less needs a 3-strand hanger; 16"+ needs a 4-strand hanger.

Compost in Professional Grower Mixes

True.

N-P-K Meaning

Nitrogen - Phosphorous - Potassium.

Genus and Species Naming Convention

Genus name is often capitalized.

Part Responsible for Producing Pollen

Stamen.

Body Flower Definition

Corsage, Floral Necklace, Floral Earrings, All of the above.

Glamellia Construction

Composite flower from florets of Carnation.

Garland Definition

Lei.

Wedding Bouquet Type with Descending Flowers

Cascade Bouquet.

Professional Floral Designers Organization

American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD).

Naturally Occurring Plant Hormone

Ethylene.

Reproductive Bulb Type

Bulblets.

Foliage Removal to Discourage Bacteria

True.

Definition of Line in Floral Composition

The visual path that directs eye movement through a composition.

U-Shaped Floral Pin

Greening Pins.

Post-Middle Ages Period with Interest in Beauty

The Renaissance Period.

Compact Floral Arrangement from Early 1800s

Biedermeier Design.