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Across 4. Flowers need this supplied in their water as a food source after being removed from the parent plant 5. The biological aging of flowers, plants, and fruits 6. A flower or foliages built in length of life 7. A fungus which causes brown spots on petals 8. A colorless odorless gas that speeds up flower senescence 10. Material that lowers the pH and reduces bacterial growth 11. Measures the salinity of the water 14. This type of water contains high amounts of minerals that raise the pH level 15. A company that sells a wide variety of products to a large group of people (such as Lowe’s or Walmart) 17. Ideal pH of water for fresh cut flowers 20. A florist that purchases cut flowers, cut foliage, and hard goods in bulk for resale to retail florists 22. The process that ensures maximum water uptake 24. The clogging of the xylem by air, salts, bacteria, etc 25. pH considered alkaline 26. Transpiration and respiration in a flower cause this: 27. Highest ideal amount of TDS in water for optimal flower life

Down 1. A material that kills bacteria and reduces ethylene production 2. Harvesting flowers and immediately placing them in a sugar solution and a cool location before shipping 3. The series and steps florists take to care for cut flowers and foliage 9. The ideal time for flower harvest 12. This flower has one of the shortest number of days for its expected genetic life 13. A florist that sells directly to the consumer 16. This flower has one of the longest numbers of days for its expected genetic life 18. Flower stems should be cut at a ____ angle to ensure maximum water uptake 19. The length of time flowers retain their appearance in a vase 21. Flowers and foliage should be ____________ to prevent botrytis 23. A person who purchases and trades on the behalf of a company