Importance and scope of floriculture

importance of floriculture in india and its scope in india.

1. N ame : Abhishek ID no : UHS19UG4696 Topic: importance and scope of floriculture in india 1

2. IMPORTANCE OF FLORICULTURE IN INDIA

3. Floriculture is important from the following point of view; Economic point of view Aesthetic point of view Social point of view

4. Economic point of view 1.

5. Floriculture is a fast emerging markets in the world, especially as a potential money-spinner for many countries in world . Many flowers and ornamental plants are being grown for domestic as well as for export market will provide more return/unit area than any other agricultural/horticultural crops. For example in markets such as Delhi and Mumbai and other metros a single spike of gladiolus and gerbera cutflower may sell upto Rs. 3-5 in Kharif and Rs. 5-10/spike in Rabi/Summer 5

6. Gestation period of flower crop is very less compared to other crops. The sale of loose flowers of Jasmine, Crossandra , Marigold, China Aster, Chrysanthemums, Berlaria and Gaillardia etc., are a roaring business in south India. 6

7. A ROARING BUSINESS The sale of loose flowers of Jasmine, Crossandra , Marigold, China Aster, Chrysanthemums, Berlaria and Gaillardia etc., are a roaring business in south India. 7

8. There is lot of demand for good quality flower seeds and ornamental planting materials. 8

9. AESTHETIC POINT OF VIEW 2 .

10. To a Japanese flower arranger each flower expresses one or more meaning. Eg : Ikebana

11. Horticultural therapy - is the new dimension of horticultural sciences to heal the psychic debility and the science is to use garden, landscape plants, parts of plants, growing activity as tools to work. - It is being utilized in psychiatric hospitals, general hospitals and physical rehabilitation centers, homes for elderly, prisons and schools . - The patients can achieve higher level of personal development and satisfaction .

12. SOCIAL POINT OF VIEW 3.

13. - Flowers symbolize the purity , beauty , peace , love , innocence and passion etc. Hence, many flowers are used to express the most sensitive, delicate and loving feelings what our words fail to express. - In our society no social function is complete without the use of flowers, floral ornaments, bouquets or flower arrangements they are used in all social functions.

14. - Used in social gatherings, birthday parties, welcoming friends or relatives and honoring dignitaries . - The concept of Valentine’s Day is fast catching up in India also . - The arrival of new born is rejoiced with flowers. - Floral garlands, gajras and venis are required in marriage

15. S COPE OF FLORICULTURE IN INDIA 15

16. - The availability of favourable soil and climate in different regions of the country. - Availability of skilled man power to implement new technology at relatively low cost - Proximity to the consuming markets like europe,middle east countries - Sufficiently large tissue culture facility available in country {110 million plants/year} can meet the requirement of planting material

17. - Floriculture products posses 25 -30 times more foreign exchange earning ability than cereals. - The rules and regulations related to import and export have been minimized. - Floriculture is capable of attending and retaining a large number farmers. - Government of India setting up infrastructure for Floriculture industry.

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