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Start Quiz Now →Horticulture is the specialized branch of agriculture focusing on the intensive cultivation of plants for food, medicine, and aesthetics. The term is derived from the Latin Hortus (garden) and Cultura (cultivation).
The science of growing Fruit crops. Derived from the Latin 'Pomum' (Fruit).
The science of growing Vegetables (non-woody herbaceous plants).
The science of growing Flower crops like Rose and Marigold.
Crops grown on large scale estates like Tea, Coffee, Coconut.
| Category | Growth Conditions | Key Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Hot climate (above 25°C), frost-sensitive, requires high humidity. | Mango, Banana, Papaya, Pineapple |
| Sub-Tropical | Moderate climate; tolerates mild frost but not severe cold. | Citrus, Guava, Pomegranate, Ber |
| Temperate | Requires chilling period (0–7°C) for proper flowering and fruiting. | Apple, Pear, Walnut, Almond |
Types of Propagation: Sexual (by seeds) and Asexual/Vegetative (Cutting, Layering, Grafting, Budding).
The standard for Citrus and Roses.
Commonly used for Pomegranate and Litchi.
The primary method for G9 Banana production.
These fruits can be harvested before full ripening. They exhibit a climacteric rise in respiration and ethylene production after harvest.
Mango, Banana, Guava, Apple, Papaya
These fruits must ripen on the plant. They do not show a significant rise in respiration or ethylene production after harvest.
Citrus, Grapes, Litchi, Pomegranate
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