Horticulture: Definition and History
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What is the meaning of the Latin word 'hortus' in the context of horticulture?

  • cultivation
  • garden (correct)
  • forestry
  • agriculture
  • In what year was the term 'horticulture' first used, according to Halfacre and Barden (1979)?

  • 1631 (correct)
  • 1831
  • 1550
  • 1731
  • What is the main difference between gardens and fields, according to Bailey (1939)?

  • soil quality
  • crop selection
  • enclosure (correct)
  • climate
  • What is the main reason for higher returns on investment per unit area of production in horticulture compared to agronomy and forestry?

    <p>more intensive production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are horticultural products typically utilized, compared to agronomic and forestry products?

    <p>fresh or as living materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of horticultural products that distinguishes them from agronomic ones?

    <p>aesthetic value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is modern horticulture concerned with?

    <p>cultivating fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant aspect of modern horticulture?

    <p>it is a big business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of people are employed in the horticulture industry?

    <p>people with a wide variety of skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What supports the horticulture industry?

    <p>an equally large number of service industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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