HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Horticulture is divided into the cultivation of plants for food (pomology and olericulture) and plants for ornament (floriculture and landscape horticulture).

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: -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-4: -Floriculture is a special branch of horticulture that focuses on producing flowering and foliage plants for decorative use. Involves flowers and plants we use for the cosmetic, perfume, and pharmaceutical industry as well as for flowers and plants used for decorative and aesthetic purposes.