definition
speculated that the roots of plants absorb nutrients
Theophrastus
Swedish Botanist developed a system for naming plants
Botanist C.V. Linnaeus
started the basis for genetics with his pea plant experiments.
Gregor Mendel
Ornamental Horticulture is divided into 2 areas
Floriculture and Landscape Horticulture
growing and using plant for their beauty
ornamental horticulture
cut flowers
name two horticulture jobs
landscaper, greenhouse worker, nursery worker, gold course superintendent
flowers that are sold in containers in which they grow, used to plant in yards, and in home decorations
flowering potted plants
the total value of horticulture in Georgia was ______ in 2008
$3.1 billion
the production, transportation, and use of flowers and foliage plants
floriculture
plants that are grown for their beautiful colored leaves and stems
foliage plants
someone who designs, plans, installs plants, and maintains plants in the outdoor environment
landscaper
producing and using plants for outdoor environments
landscape horticulture
the production, marketing, and sale of vegetables
Olericulture
the production, marketing, and sale of fruits and nuts
Pomology
the growing, processing, and sale of plants, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and nuts
Horticulture