Horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture (/hɔːrtɪkʌltʃər/; from the Latin hortus meaning "garden" and cultura meaning "cultivation") is the science and art of growing plants, including the cultivation of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and non-food crops such as grass and ornamental trees and plants. It also includes plant conservation, landscape restoration, soil management, landscape and garden design, construction, and maintenance, and arboriculture.
Etymology
The term "horticulture" is derived from the Latin hortus, meaning "garden", and cultura, meaning "cultivation". This term was first used in English in the late 17th century.
Related Terms
- Arboriculture: The cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants.
- Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- Gardening: The practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture.
- Landscaping: The process of making a yard or other piece of land more attractive by altering the existing design, adding ornamental features, and planting trees and shrubs.
- Soil Management: The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
See Also
- List of horticulture and gardening books
- List of professional gardeners
- List of horticultural societies and associations
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Horticulture
- Wikipedia's article - Horticulture
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