Unlocking the secrets of plant dormancy

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Observations by naturalists and horticulturistEs leads to the understanding of the successful blooming and fruiting requirements of plants grown, a major discovery being that many plants require vernalization, or exposure to a period of low temperatures, in order to break dormancy or to flower, after which, they develop elongated stems that bear flowers and fruit. In the cut-flower industry, artificial vernalization is used to stimulate flowering in biennial plants that require a minimum of three weeks between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit to flower.

Science & research, Research, Methods, Gardening, Plants, Flowering of, Plant flowering

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Avoiding plant injury from landscape lights

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H. Marc Cathey discusses how the redesign of street lighting fixtures by the General Electric Corporation (GE) preserves the lives of millions of trees. According to him, if house plants are exposed to street light then there are chances that it may not flower on time.

ELECTRONIC & OTHER ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, Services information, Electrical equipment and supplies industry, Electric equipment industry, Services, Environmental aspects, General Electric Co., GE, Trees, Trees (Plants), Street lighting, Street lights

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Preserving cut flowers

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The cut-flower industry has become a global business as every new flower introduction comes with specific protocols for production and post-production care. The techniques for extending cut flower life at home are mentioned in detail.

Product information, Horticultural Specialties, Cut flowers, Horticultural industry

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