Exploring Horticulture Concepts and Careers

What is the origin of the word "horticulture"?

• Greek words meaning "plant care"

• Latin words meaning "garden cultivation"

• French words meaning "flower growth"

• Spanish words meaning "tree planting"

Which division of horticulture focuses on the science and practice of growing, maintaining, and processing grapes?

• Pomology

• Olericulture

• Viticulture

• Floriculture

Identify the career responsible for designing and creating arrangements of flowers.

• Horticulturist

• Florist

• Landscape designer

• Greenhouse manager

Explain the primary difference between pomology and olericulture.

• Pomology deals with flowers, while olericulture deals with trees.

• Pomology focuses on tree-grown fruits, while olericulture focuses on vegetables.

• Pomology is about ornamental plants, while olericulture is about nuts.

• Pomology involves grasses, while olericulture involves shrubs.

Which career in the horticulture industry involves overseeing golf course management and maintenance?

• Athletic turf manager

• Golf course superintendent

• Landscape technician

• Arborist

Discuss how the role of an entomologist is crucial in the horticulture industry.

• They design landscapes for residential areas.

• They research the interaction between insects and plants, which can affect plant health and yield.

• They manage the daily operations of greenhouses.

• They are responsible for planting and maintaining turfgrass.

What educational qualification is typically required for most professional areas in horticulture due to required licenses and research obligations?

• High school diploma

• Technical education certification

• Associate degree

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees

Analyze the role of a landscape designer and how it differs from a landscape technician.

• Both focus on planting trees, but designers work indoors.

• Designers create and oversee landscape plans, while technicians maintain and manage plantings.

• Designers focus on turfgrass, while technicians focus on flowers.

• Both roles are identical in responsibilities.

Which division of horticulture is also known as ornamental horticulture?

• Pomology

• Olericulture

• Floriculture

• Turfgrass

Evaluate the importance of personal interests and qualifications in choosing a career in horticulture.

• They are irrelevant as all horticulture careers require the same skills.

• They help determine the suitability for working indoors or outdoors, with people or plants, and in routine or varying tasks.

• They only matter for entry-level positions.

• They are only important for technical education certifications.