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The term Horticulture first appeared in written language in the ______ century.
The term Horticulture first appeared in written language in the ______ century.
seventeenth
The word horticulture is derived from the Latin words, hortus meaning garden and ______ meaning to cultivate.
The word horticulture is derived from the Latin words, hortus meaning garden and ______ meaning to cultivate.
cultura
Horticulture is a part of plant agriculture concerned with cultivation of ______ crops.
Horticulture is a part of plant agriculture concerned with cultivation of ______ crops.
garden
Garden crops traditionally include fruits, vegetables, and plants grown for ______ purposes.
Garden crops traditionally include fruits, vegetables, and plants grown for ______ purposes.
Horticulture relies on growing and manipulating plants in a relatively ______ manner.
Horticulture relies on growing and manipulating plants in a relatively ______ manner.
Pomology is the science of production of ______ crops.
Pomology is the science of production of ______ crops.
Many horticulture products are highly ______, requiring careful handling for quality.
Many horticulture products are highly ______, requiring careful handling for quality.
The objectives of horticulture include finding ways to yield optimum benefits to ______.
The objectives of horticulture include finding ways to yield optimum benefits to ______.
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Horticulture Overview
- The term "horticulture" originated in the seventeenth century, combining Latin words: "hortus" (garden) and "cultura" (to cultivate).
- Defined as a branch of agriculture focused on the intensive cultivation of garden crops, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
Types of Horticultural Crops
- Garden crops encompass:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Ornamental plants
- Spices
- Plantation crops
- Medicinal and aromatic plants
- Differentiation from field crops, which are cultivated extensively rather than intensively.
Characteristics of Horticulture
- Requires intensive care throughout:
- Planting
- Cultural operations
- Growth manipulation
- Harvesting
- Packing
- Marketing
- Storage and processing
- Products are perishable and retain high water content, essential for quality.
Objectives of Horticulture
- Aims to maximize benefits from horticultural crops through:
- Understanding geographical distribution
- Studying plant structure, growth, and uses
- Analyzing climate and soil effects on development
- Exploring propagation methods
- Investigating pruning techniques
- Identifying diseases and pests with control methods
- Enhancing harvesting, storage, and transport processes
Divisions of Horticulture
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Pomology
- Derived from "pomum" (fruit) and "logy" (science).
- Focuses on the science of fruit crop production.
- Types of fruits:
- Tree fruits: Mango, Chiku, Citrus.
- Small fruits: Phalsa, Raspberry, Mulberry, Grapes, Gooseberry, Strawberry.
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Olericulture
- Originates from "oleris" (pot herb) and "culture" (raising of plants).
- Concerned with the science of vegetable crop cultivation.
- Examples include: Brinjal, Tomato, Potato, Radish, Carrot, Chilli, Bottle gourd.
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