The branch of horticulture which deals with the production, storage, processing and marketing of vegetables is called ______.

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  1. olericulture
  2. agronomy
  3. pomology
  4. apiculture

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Option 1 : olericulture
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The correct answer is olericulture.

Key Points

  • Olericulture is the branch of horticulture that deals with the production, processing, and marketing of vegetables.
  • It is the production of plants for the use of their edible parts.
  • Vegetable crops are classified into nine categories.
  • It also includes organic gardening and organic farming and biotechnology.

Additional Information

  • Pomology:
    • It is the branch of horticulture that deals with the study of fruits and its cultivation.
  • Apiculture:
    • The production of honey from bees is also called beekeeping.
  • Agronomy:
    • It is a branch of agricultural science that deals with the study of crops and the soils in which they grow.
    • Agronomists work to develop methods that will improve the use of soil and increase the production of food and fibre crops.
    • Agronomy consists of two Greek words i.e. Agros =field, Nomos = to manage.
    • It is mainly based on the following basic principles:
      • Agrometeorology.
      • Soils and Tillage.
      • Soil and Water Conservation.
      • Irrigation Water Management, etc.
      • It has three distinct branches.
      • Crop Science (mainly field crops).
      • Soil science.
      • Environmental Science (that deals with applied aspects).

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