HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How do floriculture and landscape horticulture compare?
A
Floriculture involves retail outlets
B
Floriculture deals with woody ornamental plants
C
Landscape horticulture deals with propagating plants
D
Landscape horticulture uses plants to beautify the outdoors
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main difference between floriculture and horticulture is that floriculture involves flowering and foliage plants, while horticulture involves different types of garden crops. Horticulture is the growing of fruits and vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. We can categorize horticulture into several categories.

Detailed explanation-2: -Floriculture is a branch of horticulture that deals with the cultivation, processing and marketing of ornamental plants vis-à-vis landscaping of small or large areas, and maintenance of gardens so that the surroundings may appear aesthetically pleasant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Horticulture is more involved in the growth, development, and marketing of plants, while landscaping is concerned with the use and visual appeal of plants as part of the environment.

Detailed explanation-4: -horticulture consists of floriculture and landscape horticulture. Each is concerned with growing and marketing plants and with the associated activities of flower arrangement and landscape design. The turf industry is also considered a part of ornamental horticulture.

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