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Define the following:i). Pinching ii). Disbudding iii). Greenhouse iv). Pulsing v). CAD vi). Mowing vii). Pergola |
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Answer» i) Pinching: It refers to removal of the growing point of a shoot along with a few leaves so as to encourage branching or to produce a bushy growth. ii) Disbudding: It refers to removal of the superfluous flower buds so as to divert the sap to a few stronger branches which is required for the quality production of branches and flowers. iii) Greenhouse: It is a framed or an inflated structure covered with a transparent or translucent material which permits at least partial control of plant environment and which are large enough to permit a person to carry out cultural operations. iv) Pulsing: It consists of placing the lower portion of cut flower stems in solution containing high percentage of sugar and germicide for a period of few hours to two days. Specific formulations developed vary with the flower species as sucrose 2-20% for 12-48 hours at 20 -27 ◦ C and relative humidity 80-100% under 2000-2500 lux cool light. v) CAD: Computer-Aided Design(CAD) is the technology concerned with the use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, and optimization of a design. It is also known as computer-aided design and drafting (CADD). vi) Mowing: It is the cutting of lawn grass for maintaining its attractiveness for maximum utility. vii) Pergola: It is defined as a series of arches joined together. |
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