Applied Ag - Intro to Horticulture

The science and art of growing plants for use and beauty

• Horticulture

• Floriculture

• Agronomy

• Plant Science

What is a value of horticulture?

• Careers

• High quality food

• Aesthetics

• All are correct

What types of education/degrees are needed to work in the horticulture industry?

• Associates, Bachelors

• Associates, Bachelors, and/or Masters

• On the job training

• Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and/or Training Programs are available

The study of insects:

• Chemistry

• Entomology

• Ornithology

• Botany

The study of plants and plant processes:

• Chemistry

• Entomology

• Botany

• Nursery Landscape

The harvesting, storing, transporting, and marketing of fruit and nut crops:

• Pomology

• Olericulture

• Landscape Horticulture

• Gardening

Planting, harvesting, processing, and sale of vegetable crops:

• Pomology

• Olericulture

• Ornamental Horticulture

• None are correct

Which state accounts for a majority for fruit, nut, and vegetable production in the US?

• Texas

• Florida

• California

• Washington

What type of plant is grown for its colorful greenery/leaves?

• Foliage

• Floriculture

• Greenhouse

• Crop

The cultivation of flowers/foliage plants for ornamental value is:

• Olericulture

• Floriculture

• Pomology

• Nursery