HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Ornamental 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Based on the type of crops produced and how the plants are used, the horticulture industry can be divided into three major areas. They are floriculture, olericulture, pomology and post-harvest technology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Horticulture deals with cultivation of garden crops, fruits and vegetables, while Floriculture focuses on cultivation of flowers and ornamental plants. India, being a land bestowed with favourable climate for agriculture, is conducive towards cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables and crops throughout the year.