Introduction, Definition, Principles And Practice Of Horticulture

Horticulture is the preparation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamentals etc. for agricultural purposes and for man's uses. It involves the followings; Fruits-guava, banana, cashew, mango, almond fruit, apple, citrus etc. some of these are tropical in nature while other are adapted to the cool temperate regions. Ornamentals-crops for decorative purposes e.g. the fruits, leaves or the flowers. Vegetable-- leaves, fruits and seeds. Growth of vegetables is restricted to local farms while tree fruits is to plantation farms. The horticultural industries are those that are responsible for the processing of fruits, vegetables and ornaments for various man's uses on small and commercial scales.

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Last Updated August 28, 2025, 09:05 (UTC)
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