Introduction to Horticulture

The agriculture of plants primarily for food, materials and beauty is termed as horticulture. It involves the cultivation and processing of flowers, fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants. It also includes plant propagation and cultivation to improve plant growth, yields, quality and nutrition value. Plants in horticulture can be grown for a variety of purposes such as food, non-food and social needs. Horticulture encompasses numerous fields such as plant conservation, soil management, la...