HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a term for planting, harvesting, processing and marketing fruits and nuts
A
Pomology
B
Floriculture
C
Olericulture
D
Apple
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Olericulture. What is olericulture? This area of horticulture is concerned with farming crops used for consumption or as a source of food. All steps in the growing and marketing process, including planting, harvesting, storage, processing, and sale, are a part of olericulture.

Detailed explanation-2: -The science and practice of fruit production is called pomology. Pomological crops include apples, oranges, blueberries, and strawberries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pomology, also called fruticulture: the production of fruits and nuts.

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