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Horticulture Introduction: Branches, Importance & Classification

Explore the world of horticulture, including branches like pomology and floriculture, and its vital role in daily life. Understand the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscaping. Learn about the importance and classification of horticulture practices.

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Horticulture Introduction: Branches, Importance & Classification

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  1. T.Y.BSc SEMESTER VHORTICULTURE PAPER – I UNIT I – INTRODUCTION OF HORTICULTURE By Mr. VinodkumarKushwaha Department of Botany SATISH PRADHAN DNYANASADHANA COLLEGE, THANE (W)

  2. INTRODUCTION to HORTICULTURE

  3. AGRICULTURE • AGRONOMY - Field Crops • FORESTRY – Trees in native habitats • HORTICULTURE – Garden Cultivation • Higher intensity of management and labor • Higher profitability / acre • Usually harvested fresh

  4. HORTICULTURE • “It’s the ART and SCIENCE of producing NUTRITIOUS FOOD for the BODY and BEAUTIFUL FOOD for the SOUL” • HORTUS …Garden • CULTURA…Cultivation

  5. HORTICULTURE TODAY • ADVENT of TECHNOLOGY • Mechanization • Storage, Marketing, Transportation • Synthetic Fertilizers and Pesticides • Botanical Knowledge • Plant Breeding

  6. BRANCHES of HORTICULTURE

  7. 1) POMOLOGY • VITICULTURE

  8. BRANCHES of HORTICULTURE 2)OLERICULTURE 3)FLORICULTURE 4)NURSERY

  9. BRANCHES of HORTICULTURE 5)LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY • Architecture and Design • Construction • Management

  10. POMOLOGY Def.- “Cultivation of fruits” • Classification:- • Practical Pomology: Fruits production • Commercial pomology: storage preparation & marketing,transportation • c) Systematic pomology: Knowledge of plants as they grow, their habitat,growth pattern and life cycle. • Importance: • Fruits are protective food . • Necessary for maintainance of human health. • Rich in minerals and vitamins.

  11. OLERICULTURE Def.- “Practice of growing vegetable” • Classification • Based on part consumed • For stem & leaves: Eg. Cabbage ,Amaranthus , Methi, spinach • For fleshy storage organ: Eg. Onion, garlic, potato, beet root, • For fruits & seed : Eg. Tomato, chilly, pumpkin ,legumes • B) Based on climatic condition • Winter(Rabi) vegetable • ii) Summer (Kharif) vegetable • Importance:- • Rich in vitamins & minerals • Important for good health

  12. FLORICULTURE Def.- “Practice of cultivation of flowering & foliage plants” • Classification: • Production of cut flower • Production of foliage potted plants • production of bedding plants • Landscaping • Importance: • Business for many people • Fascinating hobby for many • Used in industries for making gulkand, garland , venni, gajra.

  13. NURSERY Def.- “Branch of horti. Where seeds, seedlings, propogated plants, flower potting materials, fertilizers,pesticides and garden implements etc .are available.” Classification: a)Whole sale nursery b) Landscape forms c) Garden centers d) Mail-order nursery Importance Plant nursery is very important for farming. If seeds are directly planted in the farm, the spacing between them after they grow might be uneven. But if they grow to a sapling stage in the nursery and then are planted, the spacing between them will be equal throughout. This is necessary so that there is no competition for water and minerals between the plants.

  14. LANDSCAPE GARDENING Def.- “Aim to an imitation of nature” • Planning a landscape garden: • To produce a picture in the landcape • To produce natural effect • Importance(Goals achived by landscaping) • Privacy • Comfort • Beauty • Convenience & safety • Flexibility • Maintenance

  15. IMPORTANCE OF HORTICULTURE TO DAILY LIFE

  16. THANK YOU……

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