BOTANY

BOTANY

HORTICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The cultivation, processing and marketing of flowers, ornamental plants, vegetables, fruits and nuts is:
A
floriculture
B
pomology
C
olericulture
D
horticulture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of plant cultivation. It includes the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and non-food crops such as grass and ornamental trees and plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Floriculture is the practice of culturing flowering plants for ornamental and aesthetic purposes.

Detailed explanation-3: -horticulture, the branch of plant agriculture dealing with garden crops, generally fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vegetables, fruits, flowers, ornamentals, and lawn grasses are examples of horticultural crops and are typically produced on a smaller scale with more intensive management than agronomic crops. Some horticultural crops are grown for aesthetic enjoyment and recreation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Horticulture is the practice of growing fruits, vegetables and flowers.

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