Branches and Sub-branches of Horticulture
Branches and Sub-branches of Horticulture
Horticulture Science is the most distinct branch of agricultural Sciences and can be divided into four different branches as follows:
A) Main Branches:
S.N |
Branch |
Description |
1 |
Pomology |
It deals with cultivation of fruit crops. |
2 |
Olericultue |
It deals with cultivation o vegetable crops. |
3 |
Floriculture |
It deals with cultivation of ornamental flowers and land scaping. |
4 |
Fruits and vegetable preservation |
It deals with the principles of fruit and vegetable preservation. |
B) Sub Branches:
1. Plantation and medical plants.
2. Ornamental Gardening,
3. Landscaping grading and
4. Nursery plant production.