ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research Hadapsar Campus, Keshavnagar,
Pune-411036, Maharashtra
Android Mobile App
for Floricultural Crops
An Overview
Floricare
DFR Extension folder No.: 3
Android Mobile App
Introduction
Floricare - the Mobile App developed by ICAR- Directorate of
Floricultural Research, Pune aims at providing comprehensive
information on various aspects of Floriculture through a single window.
Focus of this App is on providing scientific information on new varieties,
propagation, production technology, crop protection and post-harvest
management. The App also covers farmer centric aspects like soil
health soil sampling procedures nutrient doses for flower crops, , ,
irrigation water quality for crop production and FAQ's .
How to access Floricare - the Mobile App for Floricultural
crops
Download and install Floricare App from Google Play Store on your
Android mobile device. To sign up, enter the following account
credentials like First Name, Last Name, Mobile number, Age, Gender,
Password and Confirm Password (This Password will be again required
to enter into the login page). After submitting the same, an OTP will be
generated. After entering the OTP, the Floricare App will be
automatically added to your mobile device and can be accessed always.
To access the contents of the Floricare App, Click the Floricare icon
stored on the mobile device. Then App Welcome Page will be opened
followed by Login Page. In Login Page, Mobile number and the
Password which was set while signing up need to be entered, which will
further lead to the Home Page of the App.
Floricare App
Privacy policy content
This Android mobile App “ ” belongs to ICAR-Directorate of Floricare
Floricultural Research, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, an autonomous
organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education,
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India. Copyright ©
2019 ICAR-DFR.
Compiled by: Team DFR : K.V. Prasad, Safeena .S.A, Shilpa Shree K.G., Tarak
Nath Saha, Rahul S. Yadav, Abhishek Verma, Prabha. K, Ganesh B. Kadam, Girish
K.S, Prasanna Holajjer, Nitika Gupta, P. Naveen Kumar, D.V.S. Raju and Prashant
G. Kawar
Published by: Director, ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research, Pune
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Android Mobile App
Introduction
Floricare - the Mobile App developed by ICAR- Directorate of
Floricultural Research, Pune aims at providing comprehensive
information on various aspects of Floriculture through a single window.
Focus of this App is on providing scientific information on new varieties,
propagation, production technology, crop protection and post-harvest
management. The App also covers farmer centric aspects like soil
health soil sampling procedures nutrient doses for flower crops, , ,
irrigation water quality for crop production and FAQ's .
How to access Floricare - the Mobile App for Floricultural
crops
Download and install Floricare App from Google Play Store on your
Android mobile device. To sign up, enter the following account
credentials like First Name, Last Name, Mobile number, Age, Gender,
Password and Confirm Password (This Password will be again required
to enter into the login page). After submitting the same, an OTP will be
generated. After entering the OTP, the Floricare App will be
automatically added to your mobile device and can be accessed always.
To access the contents of the Floricare App, Click the Floricare icon
stored on the mobile device. Then App Welcome Page will be opened
followed by Login Page. In Login Page, Mobile number and the
Password which was set while signing up need to be entered, which will
further lead to the Home Page of the App.
Floricare App
Privacy policy content
This Android mobile App “ ” belongs to ICAR-Directorate of Floricare
Floricultural Research, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, an autonomous
organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education,
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India. Copyright ©
2019 ICAR-DFR.
Compiled by: Team DFR : K.V. Prasad, Safeena .S.A, Shilpa Shree K.G., Tarak
Nath Saha, Rahul S. Yadav, Abhishek Verma, Prabha. K, Ganesh B. Kadam, Girish
K.S, Prasanna Holajjer, Nitika Gupta, P. Naveen Kumar, D.V.S. Raju and Prashant
G. Kawar
Published by: Director, ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research, Pune
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Detailed description of the mobile App
The mobile App “ ” was developed to disseminate scientific Floricare
information among farmers on important floricultural crops. Floricare
mobile App provides information on the following aspects.
Login page of the AppWelcome page of the App Home page of the App
§ About DFR
§ Floriculture at a Glance
§ Crop Improvement under open
field conditions of loose flowers
and cut flowers
§ Crop Improvement under
protected conditions of cut
flowers
§ Methods of propagation of
floricultural crops which include
sexual propagation and asexual
propagation
§ Crop Management under open
field conditions of loose flowers
and cut flowers
§ Crop Management under
protected conditions of cut
flowers
§ Crop Protection measures
against diseases, pests and
nematodes of floricultural crops
§ Farmers’ Corner
§ Frequently Asked Questions
§ Contact us
About DFR
Genesis Mission Mandate
Flowcharts of the Android Mobile App- Floricare
Android Mobile App Floricare
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Detailed description of the mobile App
The mobile App “ ” was developed to disseminate scientific Floricare
information among farmers on important floricultural crops. Floricare
mobile App provides information on the following aspects.
Login page of the AppWelcome page of the App Home page of the App
§ About DFR
§ Floriculture at a Glance
§ Crop Improvement under open
field conditions of loose flowers
and cut flowers
§ Crop Improvement under
protected conditions of cut
flowers
§ Methods of propagation of
floricultural crops which include
sexual propagation and asexual
propagation
§ Crop Management under open
field conditions of loose flowers
and cut flowers
§ Crop Management under
protected conditions of cut
flowers
§ Crop Protection measures
against diseases, pests and
nematodes of floricultural crops
§ Farmers’ Corner
§ Frequently Asked Questions
§ Contact us
About DFR
Genesis Mission Mandate
Flowcharts of the Android Mobile App- Floricare
Android Mobile App Floricare
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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
Major Markets in India
Android Mobile App
Floriculture
at a Glance
Floricare
Crop
Improvement
Protected
conditions
Loose
flowers
Cut
flowers
Rose
Chrysanthemum
Tuberose
Marigold
Jasmine
Crossandra
China aster
Gladiolus
Tuberose
Open field
conditions
Rose
Chrysanthemum
Carnation
Gerbera
Lilium
Orchids
Cut
flowers
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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
Major Markets in India
Android Mobile App
Floriculture
at a Glance
Floricare
Crop
Improvement
Protected
conditions
Loose
flowers
Cut
flowers
Rose
Chrysanthemum
Tuberose
Marigold
Jasmine
Crossandra
China aster
Gladiolus
Tuberose
Open field
conditions
Rose
Chrysanthemum
Carnation
Gerbera
Lilium
Orchids
Cut
flowers
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Android Mobile App
Propagation Techniques
Methods of Propagation Alternate substrates for
Potting Media
Asexual Propagation
Budding GraftingLayering
Simple layering
or Tongue layering Shield or ‘T’
budding
Compound or
Serpentine layering Inverted ‘T’
budding
Air layering
Mound/Stool
layering
Patch
budding
Sexual Propagation
Cuttings
Scion attached
methods
TuberHardwood cuttings
Scion detached
methods
Corms
Bulbils
Tuberous roots
Rhizomes
Semi hard wood cuttings
Methods of grafting
on established trees
BulbSoft wood cuttings
Herbaceous cuttings
Stem
cuttings
Leaf
cuttings
Root
cuttings
Leaf vein cuttings
Leaf margin cuttings
Leaf bud cuttings
Leaf-petiole cuttings
Leaf blade/
Leaf lamina cuttings
Methods of
renovation
Propagation by
Specialized Structures
Runners/Stolons
Suckers
and offsets
Floricare
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Android Mobile App
Propagation Techniques
Methods of Propagation Alternate substrates for
Potting Media
Asexual Propagation
Budding GraftingLayering
Simple layering
or Tongue layering Shield or ‘T’
budding
Compound or
Serpentine layering Inverted ‘T’
budding
Air layering
Mound/Stool
layering
Patch
budding
Sexual Propagation
Cuttings
Scion attached
methods
TuberHardwood cuttings
Scion detached
methods
Corms
Bulbils
Tuberous roots
Rhizomes
Semi hard wood cuttings
Methods of grafting
on established trees
BulbSoft wood cuttings
Herbaceous cuttings
Stem
cuttings
Leaf
cuttings
Root
cuttings
Leaf vein cuttings
Leaf margin cuttings
Leaf bud cuttings
Leaf-petiole cuttings
Leaf blade/
Leaf lamina cuttings
Methods of
renovation
Propagation by
Specialized Structures
Runners/Stolons
Suckers
and offsets
Floricare
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Crop Management
Open field conditions Protected conditions
Cut flowersLoose flowers Cut flowers
Rose
Chrysanthemum
Carnation
Gerbera
Lilium
Orchids
Crop Protection
Diseases Pests
Open field grown crops Polyhouse grown crops
General symptoms of diseases
Diseases of
Chrysanthemum
Diseases of
Marigold
Diseases of
Gerbera
Diseases of
Rose
Diseases of
China aster
Annual
ChrysanthemumAnthurium
Chrysanthemum
China asterCarnation
Chrysanthemum
Gerbera
Gaillardia
Crossandra
Marigold
Lilium
Gladiolus
Rose
Rose
Orchids
Jasmine
Spider lily
Tuberose
Android Mobile App
Rose
Chrysanthemum
Tuberose
Marigold
Crossandra
Jasmine
Gomphrena
Gaillardia
China aster
Gladiolus
Nematodes
Do’s and Don't’s
Crossandra
Gladiolus
China aster
Chrysanthemum
Rose
Jasmine
Gerbera and Carnation
Tuberose
Floricare
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Crop Management
Open field conditions Protected conditions
Cut flowersLoose flowers Cut flowers
Rose
Chrysanthemum
Carnation
Gerbera
Lilium
Orchids
Crop Protection
Diseases Pests
Open field grown crops Polyhouse grown crops
General symptoms of diseases
Diseases of
Chrysanthemum
Diseases of
Marigold
Diseases of
Gerbera
Diseases of
Rose
Diseases of
China aster
Annual
ChrysanthemumAnthurium
Chrysanthemum
China asterCarnation
Chrysanthemum
Gerbera
Gaillardia
Crossandra
Marigold
Lilium
Gladiolus
Rose
Rose
Orchids
Jasmine
Spider lily
Tuberose
Android Mobile App
Rose
Chrysanthemum
Tuberose
Marigold
Crossandra
Jasmine
Gomphrena
Gaillardia
China aster
Gladiolus
Nematodes
Do’s and Don't’s
Crossandra
Gladiolus
China aster
Chrysanthemum
Rose
Jasmine
Gerbera and Carnation
Tuberose
Floricare
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ’s on
Gardening
FAQ’s on Soil
and its propertiesFAQ’s on
Plant nutrients
Farmers' Corner
Soil sampling
procedure
Fertilizerrecommendations for flower crops
Irrigation waterquality for crop production
Know about
NematodesKnow about
Phytoplasma
ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research,
Hadapsar Campus, Keshavnagar,
Pune-411036, Maharashtra
Android Mobile App
Soil health