Should floral preservatives be used for fresh flowers within the ...

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Should floral preservatives be used for fresh flowers within the market channel, such as in the wholesaler's or retailers's refrigerators?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are several practices that can be used to reduce leaf wetness and relative humidity:
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

Yes. Preservatives should be used at every point that fresh flowers
are in water; as soon as they are harvested at the production firm, at the wholesale
house, and in the retail shop.

Answer to Question 2

Use irrigation methods that do not wet the leaves; water early in the day
to allow drying before nightfall; ventilate the greenhouse; use raised-mesh
benches to provide drainage; and use sloped concrete or gravel floors to avoid
standing water.