Economic Survey of the Environmental Horticulture Industry in Florida in 2015

Hodges, Alan W.; Khachatryan, Hayk; Rahmani, Mohammad; Court, Christa D.

doi:10.32473/edis-fe1031-2017

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“…In a study on nurseries done in Florida, United States, the authors found that 21.5% of the nurseries' sales was palm trees and tropical foliage plants (Hodges et al, 2016), which were the main products sold, a finding similar to what was observed in this study. It is likely that the tropical climate contributes to the decision to mainly produce these types of plants instead of cut flowers, which are produced in colder areas (Castillo Nonato et al, 2018).…”

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Biodiversity, management, and commercialization of ornamental plants at nurseries in Fortin de las Flores, Veracruz

Figueroa-Rodríguez¹,

Castillo-González²,

Fernández-Fernández³

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Objective: The aim of this study was to create an inventory of the biodiversity, management, and commercialization of ornamental plants at nurseries in the municipality of Fortín de las Flores in the State of Veracruz, Mexico. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 150 nursery owners. Results: The respondents reported a total of 230 different plants. With regard to commercialization, 20 species were reported as the most sold. The most notable species were: Syagrus romanzoffiana (Cham.) Glassman, Caesalpinia echinata Lam., Anthurium andreanum Linden, and Phoenix roebelenii O’Brien. The biggest problem was the sale price; 65% of the nursery owners reported that they sold their plants to strangers, and that they did not belong to any organization or cooperative. Limitations on study/implications: The poor local technological development characterized by unspecialized small and medium-sized businesses that compete with each other with little trade organization is a result of the sociocultural context of the region. This context limits regional development. Therefore, more research regarding sociocultural aspects should be promoted. Findings/conclusions: We have concluded that there is an underutilization of the native agrobiodiversity, since species originating in other parts of the world are what is most often sold. This is evidenced in the main species sold as well as those that generate the highest profits for the nursery owners.

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Biodiversity, management, and commercialization of ornamental plants at nurseries in Fortin de las Flores, Veracruz

Figueroa-Rodríguez¹,

Castillo-González²,

Fernández-Fernández³

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“…Overall, the demand for food producing plants has been increasing due to the grow-your-own-food movement [ 34 ]. In 2015, for instance, edible plant sales in Florida alone accounted for 3.5% of all horticultural sales with a reported sales value of $13.8 million [ 35 ]. This manuscript addresses this gap by eliciting consumer responses to non-GMO certified plants and assessing how self-revealed knowledge impacts that response.…”

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Perceived subjective versus objective knowledge: Consumer valuation of genetically modified certification on food producing plants

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Previous research has identified subjective and objective knowledge as determinants of consumers’ acceptance of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in the medical and food industries. In contrast to a large body of literature on the effects of attitudes or knowledge on food preferences, the extent to which consumers’ knowledge affects their valuation of non-GMO food producing plants (i.e., plants grown for food or ornamental purposes) is less understood. This manuscript investigates the relationship between consumers’ knowledge of relevant non-GMO certification programs and their acceptance and willingness-to-pay (WTP) for non-GMO plants. The first study used an Internet respondent panel and choice experiment, while the second study utilized an in-person experimental auction. In line with previously reported low public acceptance of genetically modified food products, respondents were receptive of and willing to pay premiums for non-GMO food producing plants. This study found that subjective and objective knowledge impacted the premiums for non-GMO labels, with the high subjective and low objective knowledge group generating the highest WTP. Low subjective and low objective knowledge resulted in the lowest WTP. Findings suggest a disconnect between subjective and objective knowledge of non-GMO certification programs, which in turn influences consumer valuation of those products.

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“…Florida's nursery industry covers over 59,000 and 24,000 acres of container production and field-grown nursery plants, respectively, and it contributes considerably to the state's economy. In 2014, Florida nursery plant sales accounted for $1.8 billion, and capital assets valued at $3.3 billion (Hodges et al 2016). Ornamental plants and commercial nursery plants are grown in containers or pots using potting media without natural soil (South Florida Gardening 2019).…”

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Moisture Retention and Chemical Properties of Nursery Potting Substrates

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Tilahun

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Economic Survey of the Environmental Horticulture Industry in Florida in 2015

Abstract: "The characteristics and economic contributions of the environmental horticulture industry in Florida in 2015 were evaluated through mail and internet surveys of industry firms conducted in 2016."

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Biodiversity, management, and commercialization of ornamental plants at nurseries in Fortin de las Flores, Veracruz

Biodiversity, management, and commercialization of ornamental plants at nurseries in Fortin de las Flores, Veracruz

Perceived subjective versus objective knowledge: Consumer valuation of genetically modified certification on food producing plants

Moisture Retention and Chemical Properties of Nursery Potting Substrates

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