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Our Technology column highlights new and innovative ways for florists to use technology to their advantage.

Technology Trends in Floral
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Technology Trends in Floral

As with many industries, the floral industry is not immune to the forces of technology and science. Just as the internet had a profound change on the industry as we knew it 20 years ago, over the next decade, we will see the flower business transform itself once again...

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Crispr and the Flower of the Future
Columnist

Crispr and the Flower of the Future

Late in 2017, science journals reported that Japanese researchers had genetically manipulated morning glories, altering a single gene to turn violet-colored flowers white. The technology they used? The genetic editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, invented by American Jennifer...

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Colombia
Perspective

Colombia

There’s just no denying it: Colombia is the powerhouse grower for the U.S. cut flower industry. With a few notable exceptions, it dominates every flower category and is the largest exporter of flowers to the United States – by very a large margin.   “How this...

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