Horticulture: Theory and Practice

The cultivation of plants for diverse purposes such as food, materials, aesthetics, and comfort is known as horticulture. It includes the cultivation of vegetables, flowers, and fruits for both practical and ornamental uses. The field of horticulture extends to landscape restoration, plant conservation, and soil management. Additionally, it encompasses activities related to landscape and garden construction, design, and maintenance, along with arboriculture. Key focus areas within horticulture include turf management, floriculture, olericulture, and pomology. Turf management focuses on the production and maintenance of turf grass for various applications, while floriculture involves the production and marketing of floral crops. Olericulture and pomology specifically refer to the production and marketing of vegetables and fruits, respectively. This textbook presents the intricacies of horticulture in a clear and understandable language, offering substantial information to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. It is designed to provide readers with a thorough knowledge of the subject.