Types of Horticulture
Growing and using of plants for their beauty
Ornamental Horticulture
Anchor the plant
Roots
Collects sunlight
leaves
What four things do plants need to survive?
Water, Nutrients, Air, Light
undeveloped shoot
bud
Producing and using plants to make outdoor environments more appealing
Landscape Horticulture
Transports water and nutrients to different plant parts
Stems
becomes the the fruit and seeds
flower
What is growing plants without soil called?
Hydroponics
bud at tip of the stem
terminal bud
Growing, harvesting, storing, processing and marketing of fruit and nuts
Pomology
Absorb water and nutrients
Roots
Supports leaves, flowers and fruit
Stem
What major nutrients do plants need?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
petiole
Culture of plants for food, comfort and beauty
Horticulture
Make food or energy for the plant through photosynthesis
Leaves
Helps spread the seed
Fruit
What is assexual Reproduction?
New plants created from parts of the parent plant without seed
blade
flat part of leaf
Growing, harvesting, storing, processing and marketing of vegetables
Olericulture
Perform reproductive functions for the plant
Flowers
Becomes the new plant
Seeds
What parts of the plant can be used for cuttings?
Leaves, Stems and Roots
internode
part of stem between buds or leaves