Areas of Hort.

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  1. 4. The production, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing of vegetable food crops, focusing on non-traditional, herbaceous species.
  2. 7. The study of plant genetics to identify traits that improve issues like seed quality, drought resistance, nutrient use, and pest resistance.
  3. 8. The practice of developing plant crops that produce nutritious foods, hardy varieties, and appealing species.
  4. 10. The application of methods from plant science, focusing on the science and visual appeal (aesthetics) of plants.
  5. 11. The study of how to adapt plant species to produce fruits, vegetables, and flowers that remain fresh after harvest and are safe for consumption.
  6. 12. The use of plants in medical settings to improve the physical, intellectual, and emotional health of individuals, particularly those with disabilities.
  7. 15. __________Horticulture is the design, installation, and maintenance of outdoor and indoor environments, often referred to as landscaping.
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  1. 1. __________Horticulture Involves the design and maintenance of public gardens, parks, arboretums, and athletic facilities, focusing on education, research, and conservation.
  2. 2. __________Production is the growing of plants under intensive management for use in another location, often referred to as nurseries where young plants are nurtured.
  3. 3. A branch of horticulture that involves the production of ornamental plants for use in indoor and outdoor environments.
  4. 5. Horticulture __________ Involves scientists studying various plant types, including landscape plants, turfgrasses, woody plants, fruits, and vegetables.
  5. 6. Crops Plants cultivated for sale or subsistence that often require special growing conditions, unique equipment, or technical skills.
  6. 9. Production Horticulture ________ ______ does not include traditional row crops but focuses on vegetables, fruits, nuts, and specialty crops like herbs and spices.
  7. 13. __________ horticulture is engaging in horticultural plants as a recreational activity by non-professionals; it is considered one of the most popular hobbies in the U.S.
  8. 14. Horticulture that deals with the production, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing of fruit and nut crops.