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Part of Module for T.L.E

Grade Level: 7 Area: ____________
Competency Code:

Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:
1. Define horticulture
2. Identify the major areas of horticulture.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW

ABOUT HORTICULTURE?

Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

1. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of fruit crops.
a. olericulture b. pomology c. floriculture d. post-harvest technology
2. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of vegetable crops
a. olericulture b. pomology c. floriculture d. post-harvest technology
3. It is a branch of horticulture, which deals with the principles and practices of handling, packaging and
processing of harvested crops
a. olericulture b. pomology c. floriculture d. post-harvest technology
4. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of flowering and
ornamental crops
a. olericulture b. pomology c. floriculture d. post-harvest technology
5. A science, as well as, an art of production, utilization and improvement of horticultural crops, such as fruits
and vegetables, spices and condiments, ornamental, plantation, medicinal and aromatic plants.
a. agriculture b. horticulture c. aquaculture d. none of these
6. The Latin word olerus means ______________?
a fruit b vegetable c. flowers d. root
7. Latin word poma means __________?
a fruit b vegetable c. flowers d. root
8. Florus is a latin word means _________?
a fruit b vegetable c. flowers d. root
9. The term horticulture is derived from two Latin words hortus, meaning ‘__________’, and cultura meaning
‘cultivation’
a fruit b plants c. landscape d. garden
10. The art of beautifying a piece of land using garden designs, methods and plant material.
a. gardening b. planting c. landscaping d. harvesting

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Understanding Horticulture

Horticulture is a science, as well as, an art of production, utilization and

improvement of horticultural crops, such as fruits and vegetables, spices and
condiments, ornamental, plantation, medicinal and aromatic plants. Horticultural
crops require intense care in planting, carrying out intercultural operations,
manipulation of growth, harvesting, packaging, marketing, storage and processing.

The term horticulture is derived from two Latin words hortus, meaning
‘garden’, and cultura meaning ‘cultivation’. It refers to crops cultivated in an
enclosure, i.e., garden cultivation.

Horticulture

Horticulture is a segment of the agriculture industry. The term horticulture literally means the
culture of a garden. However, the term has taken on a broader context. Horticulture includes the
production and use of plants for food, comfort, and beautification. A direct relationship exists between
horticulture and science. The area of science most closely associated with horticulture is botany.
Botany is the study of plants and plant processes. The field of science that deals with the cultivation of
horticultural plants is known as horticulture science. Science is applied across the horticulture
industry. The application of science to horticulture is called horticulture technology. Successfully
raising horticultural plants takes more than just daily watering. Time, patience, and an understanding of
diverse scientific processes are needed to produce optimal plant growth.

The Horticulture Industry

The horticulture industry is the combination of scientific, technological, and production

activities that ensure the satisfaction of the consumer. The horticulture industry can be divided into
three areas: pomology, olericulture, and ornamental horticulture. Each area is unique and includes
many career opportunities

Branches of Horticulture

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1. Pomology
The term is derived from Latin words poma and logus. Poma
means ‘fruit’ and logus means ‘study, knowledge or discourse’. It
can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the
scientific study of fruit crops

2. Olericulture
The term is derived from Latin words olerus meaning
‘vegetables’ and cultura meaning ‘cultivation’. It can be defined as
a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of
vegetable crops

3. ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE
The growth and use of plants for their beauty is the area of horticulture known as ornamental
horticulture. Ornamental horticulture involves the production and use of woody and herbaceous plants.
Because of the use of green plants, the ornamental horticulture industry is often referred to as the “green
industry.”
Ornamental horticulture is divided into two categories. These are floriculture and landscape
horticulture. Both involve the use off lowering and foliage plants. Foliage plants are those used for their
colorful greenery or leaves.
A. Floriculture
The term floriculture is derived from Latin words florus and cultura.
Florus means ‘flower’ and cultura means ‘cultivation’. It can be
defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific
study of flowering and ornamental crops the area of ornamental
horticulture associated with the production and use of flowers, potted
plants, and annual bedding plants. It includes the use of floral
products in the florist’s trade. The production and use of plants to
beautify the outdoor environment island scape horticulture .

B. Landscaping
It is the art of beautifying a piece of land using garden
designs, methods and plant material. Professionals who do
landscaping are called ‘landscape architects’.
Landscape horticulture includes designing plans for
landscapes, installing landscapes as specified in the plans, and
maintaining the landscapes.

Most plants used in landscape horticulture are obtained from a nursery. A nursery is a place that
specializes in starting plants and growing them until they are ready to be transplanted to landscapes. Nurseries
produce ground-cover plants, herbaceous perennials, flowering shrubs, evergreens, deciduous shade trees,

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and ornamental trees for retail and wholesale sales. Other nurseries, sometimes called sod farms, grow grass
that is cut and moved to landscape projects.
Garden centers are retail outlets that sell plants grown in nurseries, along with garden supplies. A
garden center frequently has a greenhouse range and floral services.

4. Post-harvest technology
It is a branch of horticulture, which deals with the principles and practices of handling, packaging and
processing of harvested crops to increase their storage life and availability.

Features and Importance

Horticulture crops perform a vital role in the Indian economy by generating employment, providing
raw material to various food processing industries, and higher farm profitability due to higher production and
export earnings from foreign exchange.

(a) Horticulture crops are a source of variability in farm produce and diets.
(b) They are a source of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, flavour, aroma, dietary fibres, etc.
(c) They contain health benefiting compounds and medicines.
(d) These crops have aesthetic value and protect the environment.
(e) The crops are useful for cultivation in wasteland or poor quality soil.
(f) Such crops are of high value, labour intensive and generate employment throughout the year.
(g) Horticultural produce serves as raw material for various industries, such as processing,
pharmaceutical, perfumery and cosmetics, chemical, confectionery, oils and paints, etc.
(h) They have national and international demand and are a good source of foreign exchange.

CHECKING YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

1. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of fruit crops.
a. olericulture b. pomology c. floriculture d. post-harvest technology
2. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of vegetable crops
a. olericulture b. pomology c. floriculture d. post-harvest technology
3. It is a branch of horticulture, which deals with the principles and practices of handling, packaging and
processing of harvested crops
a. olericulture b. pomology c. floriculture d. post-harvest technology
4. It can be defined as a branch of horticulture, which deals with the scientific study of flowering and
ornamental crops
a. olericulture b. pomology c. floriculture d. post-harvest technology
5. A science, as well as, an art of production, utilization and improvement of horticultural crops, such as fruits
and vegetables, spices and condiments, ornamental, plantation, medicinal and aromatic plants.
a. agriculture b. horticulture c. aquaculture d. none of these
6. The Latin word olerus means ______________?
a fruit b vegetable c. flowers d. root
7. Latin word poma means __________?

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a fruit b vegetable c. flowers d. root

8. Florus is a latin word means _________?
a fruit b vegetable c. flowers d. root
9. The term horticulture is derived from two Latin words hortus, meaning ‘__________’, and cultura meaning
‘cultivation’
a fruit b plants c. landscape d. garden
10. The art of beautifying a piece of land using garden designs, methods and plant material.
a. gardening b. planting c. landscaping d. harvesting

Directions: Choose 10 words from the box and define each. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

References:
http://horticulture.sfasu.edu/whatishort.htm
https://www.researchgate.net

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PAG-ASA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Pag-asa, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
Cp # 0933-944-1481