Flower Market Research Articles

Bulbs to blooms: advancements in sustainable lilium farming

The commercial cultivation and marketing of cut flowers presents significant opportunities. The market for exotic cut flowers is expanding day to day. Lilium holds a significant position in cut flower industry and is recognized as one of the top ten major varieties in the global floriculture sector. Its cultivation in non-traditional areas needs to be explored to meet the increasing demand. Hence, different research work has been undertaken in different places in order to standardize the cultivation of Lilium in open conditions. However, its cultivation is now being done under protected structures for better quality and yield. Furthermore, the practice of protected cultivation makes it possible to grow Lilium in non-traditional areas. An effort has been made to compile the production techniques developed for the commercial production of Lilium, such as higher yielding cultivars, suitable propagation techniques, intercultural operations, insect-pest disease management and post-harvest technology. These techniques will be replicated in non-traditional areas after proper validation.

Assessing biochar, clinoptilolite zeolite and zeo-char loaded nano-nitrogen for boosting growth performance and biochemical ingredients of peace lily (Spathiphyllum Wallisii) plant under water shortage

BackgroundPeace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii Regel) is an ornamental indoor plant with promising cut flower market, as well as antiviral, pharmacological and ecological potentials. Water deficiency can have sound effects on the growth performance and aesthetic quality of such plant. The aim of this study was to investigate the consequences of zeolite, biochar, and zeo-char loaded nano-nitrogen application on the growth performance and biochemical components of peace lily under water shortage conditions. An experiment was conducted over two consecutive seasons (2021–2022) at the experimental nursery of Ornamental Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt. Soil amendments; zeolite, biochar, and zeo-char loaded nano-nitrogen were prepared and applied to soil before cultivation.ResultsOur results revealed that the new combination treatment (zeo-char loaded nano-N) had an exceeding significant effect on most of the studied parameters. Vegetative traits such as plant height (35.7 and 35.9%), leaf number per plant (73.3 and 52.6%), leaf area (40.2 and 36.4%), stem diameter (28.7 and 27.1%), root number (100 and 43.5%) and length (105.7 and 101.9%) per plant, and fresh weight of leaves (23.2 and 21.6%) were significantly higher than control (commercially recommended dose of NPK) with the application of zeo-char loaded nano-N during the two growing seasons, respectively. Similar significant increments were obtained for some macro- (N, P, K, Mg, Ca) and micro- (Fe, Zn, Mn) elements with the same treatment relative to control. Chlorophyll (18.4%) and total carotenoids (82.9 and 32.6%), total carbohydrates (53.3 and 37.4%), phenolics (54.4 and 86.9%), flavonoids (31.7% and 41.8%) and tannins (69.2 and 50%), in addition to the phytohormone gibberellic acid (GA3) followed the same trend with the application of zeo-char loaded nano-N, increasing significantly over control. Leaf histological parameters and anatomical structure were enhanced with the new combination treatment in comparison with control. Antioxidant enzymes (catalase and peroxidase), proline and abscisic acid (ABA) exhibited significant declines with zeo-char loaded nano-N treatment relative to control.ConclusionThese findings suggest that incorporating soil amendments with nano- nutrients could provide a promising approach towards improving growth performance and quality of ornamental, medicinal and aromatic species under water deficiency conditions.

Enhancing floral diversity: A review of mutation breeding techniques in flower crops

Flower crops encompass a wide range of ornamental annuals and perennials that are commercially cultivated for aesthetic appeal of their floral displays. Mutation induction has been used since the early 20th century to increase genetic diversity and develop new flower varieties with improved yield, quality, adaptation and market value. Mutation experiments have successfully created genetic variability and novel phenotypes in diverse floral species. Mutation breeding, which involves the induction of genetic variations via physical and chemical mutagens, has emerged as a vital technique for enhancing ornamental plant traits, such as flower color, shape, disease resistance and stress tolerance. It explores the types and applications of physical mutagens, such as gamma rays and ion beams and chemical mutagens, such as ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS) and sodium azide (SA). This review provides detailed insights into mutation breeding research conducted on major flower crops (e.g., rose, carnation, chrysanthemum and gerbera). This study also highlights achievements in the development of novel flower varieties, highlights the key challenges faced in mutation breeding programs and identifies gaps in research, particularly concerning the comparative efficacy of different mutagens, environmental impacts and genetic stability of mutated varieties. Furthermore, the impact of mutation breeding on the global flower market is discussed, emphasizing its role in expanding trait diversity, catering to niche markets and enhancing the commercial value of flower crops. Mutation breeding offers significant promise in the development of sustainable and climate-resilient ornamental crops that can meet the needs of emerging markets. This review serves as a valuable resource for students, scientists and breeders interested in leveraging mutation breeding for floral crop improvement.

Catalyzing Change: The Impact of Festivals on Bangkok’s Pak Khlong Flower Market

Catalyzing Change: The Impact of Festivals on Bangkok’s Pak Khlong Flower Market

Influence of Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorus Fertilizers with Foliar Application of Micronutrient of Iron, Zinc and Manganese on Bulb Characteristics of Single Flower Tuberose Plants (Polianthes Tuberosa, L.)

The global market for flowers and ornamental plants is expected to expand at a rate of approximately 6.3% over the next five years, reaching an estimated value of $57.4 billion USD by 2024. Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.), a summer flower cultivated by small-scale growers primarily for export. The study was aimed to cultivate tuberose plants in Al-Jabal Al-Khader region, introducing them as a new cut flower crop, as a source for tuberose, and leveraging their economic potential. A field experiment was conducted over two summer growing seasons to investigate the impact of different levels of compound fertilizer (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, NPK 4:4:4) in application rates (0, 500, 1000, and 1500 kg.ha-1) and foliar sprays of micronutrients iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), and a )mixture of these three elements) on tuberose bulbs. The experimental design was a completely randomized block design split-plot with three replications. The NPK fertilizer levels were randomly assigned to the main plots, while the micronutrient treatments were allocated to the subplots. The study found that varying rates of NPK fertilization did not significantly affect the number of bulbs per plant over the two growing seasons. In contrast, the application of micronutrient foliar sprays had a notable impact, with the mixture of Fe, Zn, and Mn yielding the highest significant increase in bulb number per plant in both seasons. It is recommended to apply a mixture of the three micronutrients (Fe, Zn, and Mn) as fertilizer to produce high-quality Tuberose plants for various decorative purposes in landscaping.

YNU Flower: A market-oriented benchmark dataset for flower classification

The great cultural values of flowers in our life have nourished a highly developed flower industry. However, our current flower trade is still labour-intensive mainly due to a lack of effective automated classification systems. While several image datasets have been established and are widely used for developing visual flower classification models, they are of little practical value to the industry as, in these datasets, few flowers of market value are included, and intra-class and temporal variabilities are also not taken into consideration. Here, we present a large-scale flower image dataset named YNU Flower for flower classification. A total of 91 commercial flower varieties belonging to eleven favoured botanical groups were purchased from the Dounan flower market, the largest flower trading centre in Asia, and 17,806 images were captured. Notably, the YNU Flower dataset includes many commercial varieties with subtle appearance distinctions but significantly different price tags. Using this newly established dataset, we trained several representative models for classification and object detection tasks. By making YNU Flower publicly available to the community, we anticipate that this benchmark dataset will expedite translational research on flower classification and ultimately benefit the flower industry.

Analysis of Factors Affecting the Income of Female Flower Traders in the Market Wangaya Flower Denpasar

Female's current involvement in the business sector is caused by economic uncertainty, rising prices, basic needs, and stagnation of family income. This phenomenon is the reason why women decide to work in the informal sector and must be able to divide their time, especially women in Bali. The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that influence the income of female flower traders in Wangaya Flower Market, Denpasar, both simultaneously and partially. The data in this study entirely uses primary data obtained by distributing questionnaires to 67 respondents who were sampled for the study. The sample determination was made using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The research results indicate that age, working hours, business capital, number of family dependents, and religious holidays simultaneously affect the income of female flower traders in Wangaya Flower Market, Denpasar. Partially, age, working hours, business capital, and the number of family dependents have a positive and significant impact on the income of female flower traders in Wangaya Flower Market, Denpasar and religious holidays income is higher on holidays compared to weekdays. Based on the research results, to increase income, it is recommended to increase working hours and business capital, prepare good marketing strategies, and provide more flower stock before those religious holidays.

Dampak Relokasi Pasar Bunga dan Sayur Bandungan Terhadap Peningkatan Daya Tarik Wisata

The development of the Bandungan Flower and Vegetable Market following its relocation presents a phenomenon distinct from other market relocations, even though it occurred during the pandemic. The minimal disputes over stall allocations, effective stakeholder approaches, and the successful alleviation of traffic congestion at the old Bandungan Flower and Vegetable Market contributed to the relative success of this market relocation. This study aims to examine the increase in the number of tourist visits before and after relocation and to examine the changes in facilities and infrastructure that support tourism at the new Bandungan Flower and Vegetable Market location. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method through field observations, interviews, and literature studies. The study reveals that the comprehensive facilities and supporting infrastructure for tourism make the new Bandungan market increasingly conducive and suitable for visitors. The supporting infrastructure includes adequate parking space, clean public restrooms, well-maintained prayer rooms, and an increase in the number of vendor stalls from 454 to 957 at the new market. Additionally, the rapid adaptation process for vendors in the new Bandungan Market environment has resulted in normal market activities, serving tourists and contributing to the economic improvement of Bandungan Market vendors.

Consumer attitude to buy decorative plants at the post-Relocation bandungan flower market, Semarang Regency

Abstract The research aimed to analyze consumer attitudes towards attributes namely: location of the market, environmental condition, consumers’ convenience, transportation access, color of plants, and plants resistance both before and after relocation and to analyze the differences in consumer attitudes before and after relocation at the Bandungan Flower Market. The research was conducted from December 2022 to January 2023 at the New Bandungan Flower Market, Semarang Regency. The case study method was used in this research with a purposive sampling technique resulting total of 70 respondents with the criteria of adult consumers at the new Bandungan Flower Market and having purchased products at the Bandungan Flower Market before relocation at least once. Consumer attitudes towards attributes were analyzed using Fishbein multi-attributes and differences in attitudes were analyzed by Wilcoxon test. The results showed that attributes before relocation with good criteria, namely plants color and plant resistance, while attributes after relocation with good criteria were found in all attributes. The value of consumer attitudes before the relocation is 15.03, while after the relocation is 17.61. First, it concluded that the consumer attitude before the relocation was quite good and then increased after the relocation to good. Second, the different tests concluded that there is a significant difference between consumer attitudes before and after the relocation of the Bandungan Flower Market.

The Effect of Temperature on the Inflorescence Formation Model for Phalaenopsis.

Phalaenopsis orchids are a popular ornamental plant in the flower market. During some festivals, demand increases significantly. These mature orchids must be placed in cooling rooms for inflorescence formation at specific times to increase the financial return from their sale. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of day and night temperatures on the inflorescence formation percentage using the proposed sigmoid model. Four varieties that are cultured in different vegetative temperature regimes are placed in a cooling room. An empirical inflorescence formation model is proposed as a management tool to predict the inflorescence formation percentage for Phalaenopsis. Some data sets from previous studies are used for comparison. The accumulation temperature is calculated using the day and night temperatures and is an index to predict the inflorescence formation percentage. The results show that there is a similar distribution of the inflorescence formation percentage and accumulation temperature for the four varieties. The proposed sigmoid model has a good fitting ability for the inflorescence formation percentage. This inflorescence formation model from the pooled data sets allows quantitative microclimate management of the vegetative and cooling room.

Floriculture and Transgenic

“Genetic engineering has revolutionized floriculture by enabling the modification of plant species and the creation of new flower color varieties (Chandler, Stephen et al, 2010). Despite the global cultivation of transgenic crops, floriculture has been slow to adopt transgenic breeding. "Floriculture, with its cut flower market as a significant component, is on track to achieve a market size of $43.8 billion by 2027, according to Markets and Markets. This industry plays a crucial role in uplifting rural economies through international trade. For instance, floriculture products from Africa find their way to markets in the U.S. and Europe. Similarly, Asian nations such as Japan, China, and India are strengthening their financial positions through the import and export of floriculture commodities (Tanaka, Yoshizu et al., 2009). One of the notable advancements in floriculture has been the creation of new flower color varieties by manipulating pigment metabolic pathways in plants. However, there are challenges. Some flowering plants, despite their high market value, do not realize their full economic potential due to issues like prolonged flowering seasons and diseases." These challenges can be addressed through the production of transgenic plants using genetic engineering and plant tissue culture techniques. The study aims to explore the potential of genetic engineering associated with plant tissue culture techniques in enhancing floriculture, particularly in developing new flower color varieties and improving the production of high-value flowering plants, thereby highlighting the economic impact of floriculture globally.

Lilium: A High-Value Cut Flower Production Guide for Lucrative Return

Lilium sp. is cultivated worldwide and is one of the most important generators cut flower and pot plant. In terms of the production and marketing of its cut flowers on the global cut flower market, this genus is quite important economically. The majority of the monocot perennial species in the genus Lilium are vegetatively propagated and are among the most significant flower bulbs in terms of economic impact. They are native to Asia, Europe, and North America. Asiatic and Oriental hybrid lilies are the most important groups and are derived from interspecific crosses of the Sinomartagon and Archelirion sections, respectively. Seed, bulb division, bulb scales, stem bulblets, stem bulbils (in some species), and tissue culture are all methods of multiplying lilies. The primary means of propagating Lilium are bulbs. Six to eight weeks after the parent bulbs begin to produce flowers, the small bulbs are removed. In the north Indian environment, mid-September to mid-December is the ideal period to plant hybrid lilies. October through November is a good season to grow Asiatic lilies in the Northern Plains, whereas March through April is a good time to plant in the hills. After 90 to 120 days of sowing, flowers are ready for harvesting. Cutting the flowers in the morning is ideal. The flower stalk should be clipped 8–10 cm above the ground as soon as the first blossom begins to take on color.

“You Need to Listen to the Market!”: Making Decisions Through Senses in China’s Largest Cut-Flower Market

The Dounan flower market can be a “hot and noisy” time and space, which is composed of the engine sound of motor tricycles, the grating of trailers rubbing against the concrete floor, the honks of reversing vehicles, and bargaining, chitchats, provocations, quarrels, and sometimes fighting. A booming market is a market clamoring with noise (auditory sense) and heat (an embodied feeling). In a couple of hours, floral traders deploy their embodied feelings of perception to make decisions on when to close a deal, what is a good price, and how to make bargains. My two ethnographic case studies—“you need to listen to the market” and “feelings of the market” delineate how the senses as a decision-making repertoire inform the everyday economic practices of floral traders in Dounan. At the interface of the sensory and the economic, I explore how rational, economic decisions are embedded into the “irrational,” sensory knowledge. Situated in sensory studies in Asia, this article elaborates the socio-cultural specificities inoculating the sensory knowledge of social agents without ignoring the nuances of how phenomenologically individuals engage in their everyday sensory practices.

Study on the Current Status of Cut Flower Distribution in the Private Flower Market

Study on the Current Status of Cut Flower Distribution in the Private Flower Market

COVID-19 AND FLOWER TRADE AT THE FLOWER CAPITAL OF BANGLADESH

Flower industry in Bangladesh is emerging as a new and profitable sector of having potential economic growth and employment opportunities with minimum investment. The study was conducted at Jhikargaccha - the flower capital of Bangladesh - to investigate the effect of COVID-19 on flower trade. Data were collected from 60 respondents on 11 selected characteristics through an interview schedule during 5 January to 7 March 2021. Though the majority of the respondents (41% - 75%) was young having secondary education, small-family and farm, they were inexperienced and untrained regarding flower cultivation and trade. However, more than three-fifths of them perceived the effect COVID-19 on flower cultivation and trade clearly. The celebration of national days in a limited scale or in online affected the flower trade to a high extent (95%) followed by less social gatherings (94.33%), and less marriage ceremonies (94%). Average price of rose, tuberose, gerbera, gladiolus, marigold, and gypsy decreased significantly due to COVID-19 in 2020 compared to 2019. Flower sales dropped by up to 100% in the Independence Day (26 March), Bengali New Year Day (14 April) and National Mourn Day (15 August) in 2020 due to complete lockdown. Ensuring transport, marketing and storage facilities of flowers may minimize the devastating effect of such a disaster. The family size of the respondents showed a positive and annual income had a negative significant relation with their perception regarding effect of COVID-19 on flower trade. Overall, COVID-19 collapsed the flower trade at the flower capital in Bangladesh. Development of future policies and setting up of strategies are required to mitigate the upcoming disasters in future.

The current state and prospects for the development of the flower market in the Kaluga region

The article contains an analysis of the current state of the flower industry in the Kaluga region. The analysis is the justification for the development of a strategy for the development of a flower cluster. The flower market is highly competitive, with a large number of both local and international players. The development and implementation of a marketing strategy is critically important for the success of a flower cluster in modern market conditions. The article discusses the following aspects: determining target sales volumes; competition analysis and cluster positioning; a system for promoting and increasing product awareness. The development of the strategy is proposed based on an analysis of the market situation, the competitive environment and the potential of the region. The analysis allowed us to draw conclusions about the current state of the flower market, the level of development of enterprises belonging to the Kaluga region flower cluster and trends in the development of the flower market. The provisions of the article were used in the development of a strategy for the creation and development of a cluster for the production of floral products in the Kaluga region

Agenda de inovação na cadeia produtiva de flores, gramas e plantas ornamentais

Abstract Sectoral and Thematic Chambers are forums for dialogue created by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), through which greater interaction with productive chains is sought, as well as the identification of opportunities and the definition of priority actions for developing Brazilian agriculture. The Thematic Chambers can contribute to the development of agriculture by identifying demands from the productive sector and linking them to proposals for research, development, and innovation by creating innovation agendas. For that, the analysis of productive chains and their practices allows a better understanding of agribusiness, which consequently enables the development of effective strategies to promote the growth and development of a sector. The objective of the agenda in Flower, Turfgrass, and Ornamental Plant is to present an analysis of the main problems and opportunities for innovation in the productive chains. A diagnosis of the current situation focusing on a vision for the future was required to prepare this Innovation Agenda. The methodological approach was divided and conducted through different analyses: a) Analysis of the evolution of the Flower and Ornamental Plant Market; b) Analysis of contributions, impact, and expectations of the links in the production chain; c) Mapping of human capital in Brazilian science with the potential to contribute to technological innovations for the market of flowers, grasses, and ornamental plants. The Innovation Agenda prioritizes the most relevant obstacles, establishes their level of importance, and identifies ten significant Innovation Challenges to be addressed by the public and private sectors of the country. Through the agenda, strategic actions are suggested for research, technology transfer, and public policies, which are essential for the technological development of the sector, without neglecting its socioeconomic and environmental sustainability. For each Innovation Challenge, Strategic Actions were suggested to be pursued, and Brazil has the technical competence distributed across the country, in nationally recognized universities and research institutes and enterprises.

Synthetic Tetraploid of Oncidium crispum Lodd. (Orchidaceae).

In ornamental plants, artificial polyploidization has enabled the creation of new cultivars. Due to their high commercial value in the international flower market and their ornamental characteristics, such as the shape, size, color, and durability of their flower, orchids have received great attention in studies of artificial polyploidization. Here we described the protocol used for polyploid induction in Oncidium crispum, an epiphyte species native of southeastern Brazil, of great ornamental interest and widely sold in flower shops. The species stands out for having inflorescence with large flowers, brown in color with yellow spots. In addition, O. crispum has great potential for use in genetic improvement programs since the species is widely used in interspecific crosses. Closed capsules containing mature O. crispum seeds were subjected to running sterilized water for 10min and then to a 1.5% sodium hypochlorite solution for 10min. Small portions of seeds were introduced into 50mL of water-soluble fertilizer with macro- and micronutrients (B&GTM) plus 0.7% agar. Explants originating from seeds previously in vitro germinated were submitted to 0.05% and 0.1% of colchicine for 4days and 8days. Flow cytometry and chromosome counts confirmed that the protocol successfully produced synthetic polyploid plants.

The Impact of Illegal Parking on Traffic Connection along Pasar Kembang Yogyakarta Road: Problems and Solutions

Parking is an activity that is repeatedly carried out by everyone who is driving, whether using a motorbike or a car. Illegal parking has become a phenomenon that is often encountered in the transportation system in Indonesia, one of which is in Yogyakarta. The aim of this research is to determine the juridical factors that result in illegal parking in accordance with Law Number 22 of 2009 on the smoothness of traffic that occurs on the Yogyakarta Flower Market road and to find out what solutions can be offered to overcome the problem of illegal parking related to ius constitutum. The research method used is an empirical research method with primary data and secondary data, and analyzed qualitatively. The juridical factor in illegal parking is because there are still several articles that are less strict in terms of sanctions and have loopholes that can be violated, as well as solutions that can be offered by opening parking facilities by the local government and enforcing the law for those who park illegally.

PENGARUH KETERAMPILAN WIRAUSAHA DAN KOMPETENSI SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN USAHA PADA PELAKU USAHA KECIL DI PASAR BUNGA BRATANG SURABAYA

The development of UMKM competitiveness is currently strongly influenced by various factors, in which human resources play such an important role. During the Covid-19 pandemic, some people found new habits to overcome boredom, including planting ornamental plants. Since the pandemic and the trend of ornamental plants came suddenly, the popularity of ornamental plants has increased sharply, which means this is profitable for ornamental plant businesses. The importance of knowledge and experience regarding proper plant care techniques, as well as the importance of interacting with consumers are important factors in achieving business success. At the writing of this study, the authors completed research on Entrepreneurial Skills and Human Resource Competence on Business Success. The method used in this study is a quantitative method using census techniques or side saturation, meaning that all population groups are used as samples. Data sources in this research are primary data sources and secondary data sources. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. In the final results of the research, it proves that from the t test and F test that have been carried out, it can be seen that the Entrepreneurial Skills and Human Resource Competency variables partially and simultaneously or jointly have a positive and significant effect on business success for small business actors in the Flower Market Bratang Surabaya. In order to advance the Skills and Competence of Human Resources, it is necessary to have training, experience, and by learning various planting techniques. In addition, the importance of communicating and interacting with consumers in maintaining relationships.