Plant Science

What is plant science?

• Plant biology or phytology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology

• Study of animals

• Planting plants in the ground

• Selling plants to other people that you have grown

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How many people work in the plant science workforce in NC?

• 178

• 456

• 920

• 390

How many Jobs are offered in NC for plant science?

• 56

• 31

What is Ornamental Horticulture?

• The science and art of producing, processing, marketing and distributing plants grown for their appearance or beauty.

• The science and art of producing, processing, marketing and distributing fruits and vegetables.

What is Agronomy?

• Animals

• Food

• Trees

• The science of soil management and crops.

What does a florist do?

• Cut down trees

• Design, arranges, and cuts flowers

• Grows plants

What are some examples of Agronomy?

• Wheat

• Barley

• Cotton

• All of the above

What is a nursery operator do?

• rolls hay

• manages a business that grows and sells greenhouse plants.

• watches dogs

Agronomist is a person who specializes in soil and crop science.

• True

• False

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What does a Entomologist study?

• Insects

• plants

• flowers