What is Horticulture ?

           “The science and art of growing, producing, marketing, and utilizing high-value, intensively grown food, and ornamental plants in a sustainable manner is known as Horticulture”.

Horticulture

           Horticulture is study or practice of growing flowers, fruit and vegetables 

Horticulture


Introduction 

  • Horticulture name comes from the Latin terms Hortus and culture, which mean "garden" and "cultivation" respectively.
  • It does not involve large-scale crop production or animal husbandry, unlike agriculture.
  • Horticulture has been studied and practiced for thousands of years, and it play a role vital role in human history.
  • Horticulture is classified into many types, which focus on the production and processing of various plants and foods for particular purposes. 

Types 

There are several sector in horticulture,they are:


Olericulture: the production of vegetables.

Pomology, also called fruticulture: the production of fruits and nuts.

Viticulture: the production of grapes for wine preparation 

Floriculture: the production of flowering and ornamental plants.

Arboriculture: the cultivation and care of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants, primarily for landscape and amenity purposes.

Postharvest physiology: the management of harvested horticultural crops to retard spoilage while stored or transported.

Landscape horticulture: the selection, production and care of plants used in landscape architecture.

Environmental horticulture: the science and management of green spaces.

Interiorscaping: the science and art of using indoor plants. It has an important role in house, hotel and office 

Spices Crops Culture: deals with the cultivation of spice crops.

Plantation Crops Culture: deals with the plantation crop growth.

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Culture: deals with growing and handling of medicinal and aromatic plants.

Post-Harvest Management: deals with the post-harvest handling, processing and marketing of horticultural products. It also includes grading, packaging and storage.

Types of Horticulture


Scope of Horticulture


  • Horticulture crops produce a higher yield per hectare than most of the field crops.

  • Horticulture crops are extremely valuable because of their high nutritional value. Fruits and vegetables provide us lot of vitamins and minerals.

  • Horticulture improves the beauty of the environment.

  • Small and marginal farmers have benefits from horticulture crops.

  • Crop varieties with a wide variety of applications are available in the Horticulture.

  • Horticultural crops benefit the environment by minimizing waste, conserving soil and water, and enhancing the farmer's economic status.

Conclusion 


       Horticulture is the science and art of growing, developing, and commercializing edible fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and ornamental plants.It has a regular effect on our lives by supplying healthy fruits and vegetables, providing visual pleasure, and encouraging leisure activities.




Reference:

Introduction of Horticulture by N.kumar