HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, processing and marketing tree grown fruits is:
A
pomology
B
olericulture
C
horticulture
D
Viticulture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The science and practice of growing fruit is called pomology. Fruits are relatively expensive because of their production and marketing costs. The steps include planting, care, harvesting, packing, storing, and shipping.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -horticulture, the branch of plant agriculture dealing with garden crops, generally fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

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