Commercial Floriculture (Paper Code: 17010715)

Scope and strategies for growth of floriculture and landscaping in state and country

Planning and lay out of gardens.

Cultivation of rose, gladiolus, chrysanthemum, marigold and tuberose

Greenhouse cultivation of roses, carnation and gerbera.

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Identification of ornamental plants (annuals, bulbous plants, house plants, shrubs, creepers, trees, etc.),

commercial flowers and their varieties; preparation of various types of border; layout of lawns and maintenance;

training and pruning of shrubs and trees; creation and use of topiary in landscaping; training and pruning of rose and chrysanthemum;

planning and lay out of gardens; garden designs for public and private areas; propagation of ornamental plants; practices in cultural aspects of ornamental plants and economic flowers;

storage of seed bulbs, corms, etc.; greenhouse cultivation of roses, carnation, gerbera; practice of flower arrangements in vases and indoor decoration;

bonsai plants; harvesting, grading and packing of flowers; prolonging the shelf life of cut flowers;

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