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Plant Nutrition

Plant nutrition describes the process by which plants obtain and utilize essential nutrients for growth and development. These nutrients, including macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and micronutrients like iron and zinc, are crucial for various physiological processes like photosynthesis, respiration, and nutrient assimilation. Plants absorb these nutrients from the soil, air, and water, and they play a vital role in plant health, growth, and overall ecosystem balance. 

EDC7100:CUT FLOWERS PRODUCTION

        rose flowers                                                           hydroponic flowers

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This book describes the main international production locations and markets, including current trends and directions. The focus is on production in protected cultivation. The major species - including rose, chrysanthemum, carnation, orchid and gerbera - dominate the global market and these are individually explored in detail. Specialty species and cut foliages are also addressed, as well as significant details of production, including irrigation and fertilization, disease and disease management, and biological control of pests. Finally, the postharvest chapter covers details of harvesting, transporting and delivering high quality flowers that provide an excellent vase life.
Highly illustrated with color photos throughout, this is an essential resource for students and researchers in horticulture, growers and producers, and those in the floriculture industry.
 

Basic Horticulture

Cut flower production involves cultivating various flower types for sale as cut stems. This industry is a global business, with Kenya being a major exporter, particularly of roses, carnations, and alstroemeria. Key aspects of cut flower production include site selection, soil preparation, planting, irrigation, pest and disease management, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.