HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term horticulture is derived from two Latin words hortus, meaning ‘garden’, and ____ meaning ‘cultivation
A
futura
B
cultura
C
cultivar
D
flora
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term horticulture is derived from two Latin words Hortus, meaning ‘garden’, and Cultura meaning ‘cultivation’. It refers to crops cultivated in an enclosure, i.e., garden cultivation. It is the culture of plants for food, comfort, and beautification purposes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The adjective horticultural describes anything related to gardening. The Latin word for garden is hortus, and cultura means “planting and cultivation.” You might be familiar with the word horticulture as a formal way to describe the science of growing plants of all kinds.

Detailed explanation-3: -: enclosed garden-used especially for depictions of the Virgin Mary in an enclosed garden symbolizing her virginity.

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