Floriculture and Global Flower Trade

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<p>Long distance transportation by airfreight leads to high refrigeration costs and spoilage due to mixing different flower species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lake Naivasha has shrunk to half its size, with a negative impact on water levels, fish catches, and pollution affecting native wildlife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roses wilt quickly and require constant refrigeration, which can only be provided by air transportation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kenya's flowers require less pesticides and fumigants compared to Dutch flowers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using sea transportation for heartier breeds like carnations and lilies that require less refrigeration compared to roses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kenyan flowers had a carbon footprint nearly six times smaller than Dutch flowers due to optimal growing conditions and abundant sunlight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roses require constant refrigeration and wilt quickly, making sea transport unsuitable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lake Naivasha has shrunk to half its original size, with water levels dropping and pollution affecting the native hippopotamus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Different flower varieties emit gases that spoil each other when mixed, making sea transport unsuitable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opt for heartier breeds such as carnations and lilies which are easier to ship and require less refrigeration than roses.</p> Signup and view all the answers