臺中區農業改良場位居臺灣中部地區,為國內主要花卉產區,花卉研究室以發展轄區內重要切花為主要研究目標,包括大宗切花菊花、唐菖蒲、玫瑰及外銷切花彩色海芋、洋桔梗、文心蘭等。研發方向可大類歸納為品種選育、栽培技術改進及切花採後貯運保鮮等3個方向。育種目標作物有菊花、春石斛蘭及文心蘭等。菊花已育成品種有「臺中1號陽光」、「臺中2號紅豔」、「臺中3號向陽」、「臺中4號朝陽」、「臺中5號粉美人」、「臺中6號吉利黃」、「臺中7號水美人」及「臺中8號夏紫」等8個。文心蘭育成品種有3個,分別是「臺中1號金幣」、「臺中2號紫精靈」及「臺中3號甜蜜微笑」。栽培技術改進包括利用遮陰法改善品質、利用高冷地及產期調整、利用藥劑改善品質、利用電照法調節產期等。此外,採後貯運保鮮則發展了立式容器利用及保鮮劑使用以延長切花瓶插壽命等。並負責輔導轄區花卉產業發展及落實相關試驗研究成果於田間之推廣應用,以提升農民栽培技術與生產品質。
Taichung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station is located in the middle district of Taiwan, the main production area of flora crops. Floriculture laboratory is responsible for the development and research of important cut flowers in the middle district, such as chrysanthemum, gladiolus, rose, calla lily, Eustoma, oncidium and so on. The directions of researches include breeding new cultivars, improving cultivated techniques, and maintaining postharvest quality of cut flowers. The target crops of breeding are Chrysanthemum, Oncidium, and Dendrobium. The cultivation techniques included shading improving cut flower qualities, the forcingproduction in highland, the chemical treatments improving quality, and lighting adjusting the production period. Postharvest shipping treatment also promotes the application of flora specific box and the preservatives to extend vase life. Floriculture laboratory is responsible for flora industry development and the practical application of experimental research in the field to improve cultivation techniques for farmers and the crops' production quality.