Analysis of production constrains of flowers and ornamental plants in viewpoint of floriculturist in Mahalat county

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the constrain related to production of flowers and ornamental plants in viewpoint of floriculturists in Mahalat county. The statistical population of study consisted of all the floriculturists (N= 420) working in Mahalat county. The sample of 100 floriculturists was selected by using Cochran formula and random sampling technique. A questionnaire was designed and employed to gather the required data. The Cronbachs alpha coefficient of the production part was (α= 0.85), harvesting part (α= 0.80) and marketing part was (α= 0.91). The validity of instrument was approved by faculty members, related experts and experts of research center of flowers and ornamental plants in Mahalat county. The result of factor analysis of constraints in production harvesting and marketing parts were divided in the seven factors including economic, capacity building toward promoting knowledge, Shortage of harvesting and processing equipment, marketing training and etc.