What is horticulture?

HORTICULTURE

Defination:

               The term horticultureis derived from the Latin hortus(garden) and cultura(cultivation),which means garden cultivation. Modern horticulture is the science and art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants

Explanation : 

horticulture

  Generally, growing horticultural plants is more production intensive than growing agronomic and forest plants. The returns on investment per unit area of production are also generally higher for horticultural plants. Further, horticultural plants are

largely utilized fresh or as living materials (as ornamentals in the landscape), whereas

agronomic and forestry products are generally utilized in the nonliving state

(e.g., as grain, fiber, and timber).