Floricare

FLORICARE - the Mobile App developed by ICAR- Directorate of Floricultural Research aims at providing comprehensive information on various aspects of Floriculture through a single window. Focus of this app is on scientific information on developing new varieties, propagation, production technology, crop protection and post-harvest management. The app also covers farmer centric aspects including soil health, soil sampling procedures, nutrient recommendations for flower crops, irrigation water quality for crop production and FAQ’s on plant nutrients, soil and its properties and gardening.

About DFR (Genesis, Mission and Mandate)

Floriculture at a Glance (Loose flowers, Cut Flowers,Fillers, Dry Flowers, Essential oils, Pigments and Dyes, Floral Products, Floral arrangements, Pot plants, Pot pourries, Specialty flowers, Turf culture, Plug plants, Landscaping, Hybrid Seed Production, Importance of floriculture segments, Top 10 crops in different groups of floriculture, Major production centers for cut flower crops, Major production centers for loose flower crops and Major markets in India)

Crop Improvement under Open field conditions of Loose flowers viz., Rose, Chrysanthemum, Tuberose, Marigold, Jasmines, Crossandra and China Aster and Cut flowers viz., Gladiolus and Tuberose

Crop Improvement under Protected conditions of Cut flowers viz., Rose, Chrysanthemum, Carnation, Gerbera, Lilium and Orchids

Methods of Propagation of Floricultural Crops which include Sexual Propagation and Asexual Propagation

Crop Management under Open field conditions of Loose flowers viz., Rose, Chrysanthemum, Tuberose, Marigold, Jasmines, Crossandra, Gaillardia, Gomphrena, China Aster and Cut Flowers viz., Gladiolus and Tuberose