Water
Processes
Flower Deterioration
100

Name the water conducting tubes in stems

Xylem

100
why should flowers stems be cut at an angle

prevent stems from sealing to the bottom of the container

100

what is the gas that naturally occuring gas in flowers that hastens maturity

ethylene

200

What measures the level of acidic or basic water sample on a scale of 0-14

Acidic level

200

Name the process in which flowers lose water through their leaves

transpiration

200

Give me 3 out of the 5 reasons why flowers deteriorate 

Low Water Absorption, Loss of water, Loss of Food, Disease, Ethylene Gas

300

what effect does water quality have on hydration

increase or decrease hydration

300

As long as the flower is alive, it continues to convert stored food reserves into energy.

Respiration 

300

What is the technique of treating flowers to extend their life known as

conditioning flowers