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Horticulture Unit 1
Exploring the Horticulture Field
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Horticulture | Garden cultivation; a field that includes growing of fruits, nuts, vegetables, ornamental plants, and flowers, and the sale and processing of these items |
| Pomology | The science and practice of growing, harvesting, handling, storing, processing, and marketing tree FRUITS |
| Olericulture | The science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing VEGETABLES |
| Floriculture | The science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, desiging, and marketing flowering plants |
| Seed Production | The science and practice of producing, processing, and selling high-quality seed crops for use in growing a wide range of horticultural crops that grow true from seed. |
| Greenhouse Employee | Someone who grows plants in a heated glass or plastic greenhouse. |
| Nursery Employee | One who grows seedlings and plants for landscaping, fruit production, and replanting in forests. |