Title: Explain how temperature affects plant growth.
Course: Floriculture (18052-II) > Section: Applying Science to Plant Production

Explanation should include

- air temperature ranges
- how temperature affects changes in plants
- temperature recommendations
- substrate temperature for bulbs, seeds, and cuttings.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the importance of establishing optimum and tolerable temperature ranges?
- How is the average daily temperature calculated, and why is it important?
- How does temperature affect flowering?

Teacher Resource:

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones Map