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What is the meaning of the Latin word 'hortus' in the context of horticulture?
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)?
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)?
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?
What is the main reason for higher returns on investment per unit area of production in horticulture compared to agronomy and forestry?
How are horticultural products typically utilized, compared to agronomic and forestry products?
How are horticultural products typically utilized, compared to agronomic and forestry products?
What is a key characteristic of horticultural products that distinguishes them from agronomic ones?
What is a key characteristic of horticultural products that distinguishes them from agronomic ones?
What is modern horticulture concerned with?
What is modern horticulture concerned with?
What is a significant aspect of modern horticulture?
What is a significant aspect of modern horticulture?
What type of people are employed in the horticulture industry?
What type of people are employed in the horticulture industry?
What supports the horticulture industry?
What supports the horticulture industry?
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