HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The wholesale value of all bedding plant production, which include herbaceous perennials, is the largest contributor to total value sales and represents 49 percent of the wholesale value of all the reported floriculture crop produced in the United States.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Floriculture Industry in India comprises flower production and trade of flowers, nursery and potted plants, seeds and bulbs, nursery, plant rental services, propagation through tissue culture and essential oils extraction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cut Flowers are the world’s 344th most traded product. In 2021, the top exporters of Cut Flowers were Netherlands ($5.17B), Colombia ($1.73B), Ecuador ($937M), Kenya ($766M), and Ethiopia ($235M).

Detailed explanation-4: -The global cut flowers market is estimated to be valued at USD 36.4 billion in 2022. It is projected to reach USD 45.5 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Flowers have had an important place in history, culture, and decoration since ancient times.