Classifications of Horticulture
- Pomology: The term is derived from the Latin phrases Poma and Logus. Poma means ‘fruit’ and logos means ‘study’ so, pomology means the scientific study of fruits. Planting, harvesting, storing, processing and advertising, and marketing fruits and nut crops.
- Floriculture: The term Floriculture is derived from the Latin words ‘Florus’ meaning Flower and ‘cultura’ meaning cultivation. It is a department of horticulture that offers the cultivation of flowers and ornamental crops.
- Olericulture: The term Olericulture is derived from the Latin words ‘Olerus’ which means vegetables and ‘cultura’ means cultivation. It is a department of horticulture that deals with the study of green vegetable cultivation.
- Arboriculture: The research of selecting and caring for shrubs, timber, and woody plants refers to Arboriculture.
Horticulture and it’s Role in the Indian Economy
Horticulture is the practice of producing, improving, and utilizing horticulture crops such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The term ‘Horticulture’ is derived from the Latin words ‘Hortus’ means garden and ‘cultura’ means cultivation. India is one of the largest, low-cost producers of fruits and vegetables in the world. Agriculture is the dominant sector of the Indian Economy.
Horticulture farming aims to improve the quality of life, as well as sustainability, beauty, and recovery of the ecosystem and the human condition. Plants and green space help to sustain lives with the provision of healthy food, beautification of homes, and also lowering carbon footprints.
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