Horticulture

Horticulture is the cultivation of plants in gardens or greenhouses, focusing on small plots and including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, and flowers. It also involves plant conservation, landscape restoration, and garden design. Olericulture, pomology, viticulture, floriculture, and turf management are different types of horticulture. The origins of horticulture can be traced back to the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to sedentary horticultural communities. Various organizations, such as the International Society for Horticultural Science and the Royal Horticultural Society, promote research and education in horticulture. Plant propagation, including sexual and asexual methods, and plant management techniques like environmental control and weed management are important in horticulture. Commercial horticulture faces challenges due to population growth and stresses, but emerging technology like CRISPR/Cas9 offers opportunities for crop improvement. Horticultural societies and organizations contribute to advancing research and practice in horticulture.

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