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What does a floriculture scientist do?
Floriculture scientists throughout the world do this work. Floriculture crops include cut flowers and cut cultivated greens, bedding plants (garden flowers or annuals, and perennials, houseplants ( foliage plants and flowering potted plants ). These plants are produced in ground beds, flower fields or in containers in a greenhouse.
Is floriculture a greenhouse industry?
Because flowers and potted plants are largely produced in plant-growing structures in temperate climates, floriculture is largely thought of as a greenhouse industry, though many flowers are cultivated outdoors in nurseries or crop fields.
What can I do with a major in floriculture?
Many career paths exist for floriculture majors • Research • Education • Production management • Writing & communication • Sales & Marketing • Parks & gardens • Owner & entrepreneur You get to travel !! Floriculture is served by many large companies
When did floriculture move to growing media and inorganic fertilizer?
Floriculture moved to growing media and inorganic fertilizer products in the 1950s and 1960s as container production became more important. This move was supported by hydroponic research more than soil science research. The "soil-less" nature of hydroponics was more similar to the "soil-less" nature of growing media.

What does a floriculture scientist do?