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This comprehensive guidebook on ‘Floriculture and Protected Cultivation’ explores the intricacies of modern flower production within controlled environments. The book is structured into ten insightful chapters, each covering essential aspects of protected cultivation practices. Beginning with an introduction to the concept, readers are introduced to the evolution and significance of using protected structures for floriculture. The text then delves into the benefits of protected cultivation, emphasizing extended growing seasons, enhanced crop quality, and resource efficiency that contribute to sustainable flower production. A key focus of this book is the exploration of different types of protected structures suitable for floriculture, including greenhouses, polyhouses, and tunnels. Readers gain insights into climate control and environmental management techniques necessary to create optimal growing conditions within these structures. The book also addresses the selection and management of growing media tailored for protected floriculture, highlighting the importance of substrate properties in supporting plant growth and development. In subsequent chapters, the book covers crucial aspects, such as irrigation methods, nutrient management, pest and disease management strategies, propagation techniques, growth regulation, and plant training specific to protected floriculture. Furthermore, readers are guided through post-harvest handling, storage practices, and effective marketing strategies for maximizing the market value of flowers cultivated in protected environments. The book concludes with a detailed package of practice for cultivating different flower varieties within various protected structures, providing actionable recommendations for successful flower production. Whether you are a commercial grower, researcher, educator, or enthusiast, this book offers practical insights and scientific principles to enhance your understanding and application of floriculture under protected cultivation. This book is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource for those seeking to optimize flower production in controlled environments. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical guidance and real-world experiences, readers are empowered to implement effective strategies for successful floriculture under protected cultivation. Whether you are new to the field or looking to enhance your existing practices, this book provides valuable information and recommendations that can be applied to achieve sustainable and profitable flower cultivation within protected structures.