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Introduction to Plant Science

Introduction to Plant Science. Horticulture. Word first used in 1600 ’ s Comes from two Latin words Hortus “ Garden ” Cultura “ Cultivation ” Horticulture means “ cultivated garden ” or “ culture of garden plants ” NOW MANY more “branches”…. TPS. Life Sciences.

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Introduction to Plant Science

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  1. Introduction to Plant Science

  2. Horticulture • Word first used in 1600’s • Comes from two Latin words • Hortus“Garden” • Cultura“Cultivation” • Horticulture means “cultivated garden” or “culture of garden plants” • NOW MANY more “branches”…. TPS

  3. Life Sciences • Biology is the branch of science that deals with both plant and animal organisms and life processes. • Zoology is the part of biology that deals with animals. • Botany is the part of biology that deals with plants.

  4. Horticulture • The science and practice of growing, processing and marketing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

  5. Agronomy • The science and practice of growing field crops such as cotton, wheat, tobacco, corn and soybeans.

  6. Branches of Horticulture • Olericulture • Study and growing of vegetables • Pomology • Study and growing of fruits and nuts • Viticulture – Producing grapes and grape products

  7. Branches of Horticulture • Viticulture • The growing and study of grapes or vines. • Floriculture • The growing and study of flowers.

  8. Branches of Horticulture • Greenhouse Management • The growing and study of plants in greenhouses. • Turfgrass Management • The growing and study of turfgrasses. This includes home, municipal, and commercial lawns; sports turf maintenance; highway rights-of-way; and seed and sod production.

  9. Branches of Horticulture • Nursery Management • The growing and study of trees and shrubs that are produced primarily for landscape purposes. • Arboriculture • The growing and study of trees. • Known as silviculture in forestry. • Synonymous with urban forestry.

  10. Branches of Horticulture • Landscape Horticulture • The application of design and horticultural principles to placement and care of plants in the landscape. • Interiorscaping • The application of design and horticultural principles to placement and care of plants in indoor environments.

  11. Branches of Horticulture • Horticultural Therapy • The use of horticultural plants and methods as therapeutic tools with disabled and disadvantaged people.

  12. Discuss with the people around you which branch of horticulture would be the best fit for you and why – be able to provide evidence to prove your point

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