Synopsis The changing scenario in international trade in ornamental crops which provide unlimited export opportunities, demand perfection in post-harvest technology to offer quality plant products to the people around the world, all the year round. Great achievements have made over the years in this important area to match the requirements of the global market. This publication is planned in 28 chapters to review, illustrate, streamline and highlight the achievements on Post-Harvest Technology of Flowers and Ornamental Plants. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date document on senescence, post-harvest physiology and technology of cut flowers and cut foliages, post-production management technology and physiology of potted ornamentals, post-harvest technology of loose flowers, plant species and varieties for export and their post harvest quality requirements, treatments employed for improving the longevity and quality of flowers, role of different groups of chemicals in delaying the senescence of cut flowers, flower ornaments and arrangement storage, grading, packaging, transport and marketing. There are fascinating chapters on factors affecting the post harvest life and quality of cut flowers, post-harvest problems of cut flowers and foliages and their remedies. Interesting and elaborate chapters are also provided in this book on estimation of biochemical constituents, extraction of pigments, dyes and essential oils from ornamental plants. This publication will be of immense value to scientists, teachers, students, planners, professional and amateur flower grower, traders, commercial entrepreneurs in floriculture and exporters.