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Detailed explanation-1: -horticulture, the branch of plant agriculture dealing with garden crops, generally fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Horticultural science includes the research, study and practice of plant cultivation, plant propagation, plant breeding, production of crops and plant physiology. Further Reading: Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)

Detailed explanation-3: -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-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.