Horticulture Concepts and Practices

The video provides an overview of horticulture, its definition, and its various branches, including formology, polyculture, floriculture, plantation crops, spices, medicinal and aromatic plants, ornamental horticulture, food technology, landscaping, and nursery production. Each branch is explained with examples and applications, highlighting the diversity and importance of horticulture in agriculture and everyday life.

What is the origin of the term 'horticulture'?

• French word 'hortus' meaning garden

• Greek word 'hortus' meaning garden

• Spanish word 'hortus' meaning garden

• Latin word 'hortus' meaning garden

Which branch of horticulture deals with the science of fruit cultivation?

• Arboriculture

• Floriculture

• Pomology

• Olericulture

Which of the following is an example of a fruit born on herbaceous plants?

• Mango

• Banana

• Apple

• Peach

What does the term 'olericulture' refer to?

• Cultivation of spices

• Cultivation of flowers

• Cultivation of vegetables

• Cultivation of fruits

Which of the following is considered a commercial floriculture plant?

• Coleus

• Protons

• Adenium

• Gerbera

What are plantation crops typically grown for?

• Immediate consumption

• Long-term processing

• Short-term harvest

• Seasonal decoration

Which of the following is a spice used for its aromatic flavor?

• Carrot

• Tomato

• Cabbage

• Ginger

What is a key characteristic of medicinal plants?

• They are used for ornamental purposes

• They contain secondary metabolites

• They are grown for their wood

• They are used in landscaping

Which plant is known for its essential oils that emit aroma?

• Tomato

• Carrot

• Lavender

• Cabbage

What is the focus of food technology in horticulture?

• Raising perennial trees

• Processing and preservation of horticultural products

• Cultivation of garden crops

• Designing ornamental gardens