Major Plant Science Industries
What is horticulture?
the science and art of cultivating high-value, intensively managed plants, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and ornamental crops.
what does a Florist do?
designs and arranges cut flowers.
What do Vegetable Growers do?
grows and sells vegetables for the fresh, wholesale and retail markets.
What do Agronomists do?
a specialist in soil and crop sciences.
Plant Physiologist
a person who studies plant processes and functions.
What is Fruit and Vegetable Production
The science and art of producing, processing, marketing and distributing fruits and vegetables. b.
Examples: blueberries, apples, peaches, strawberries
What does a Groundskeeper do?
maintains lawn and landscape areas
Produce Manager?
manages retail produce departments of grocery stores.
What do Forage Manager do?
grow, manage and sell hay crops for various animal producers
What do Plant Breeders do?
a person who develops new plants through, selection, hybridization, etc
What is Ornamental Horticulture
The science and art of producing, processing, marketing and distributing plants grown for their appearance or beauty.
b. Examples: Flowers, shrubs,
Landscape Architect?
a professional trained in the art and science of arranging land and objects upon it.
Winery Supervisor?
manages the production of wines.
What does a Federal grain Inspector do?
Federal employee that inspects harvested grain crops.
What do Plant Propagators do?
a person who reproduces plants
WHat is Agronomy
is the science of soil management and crops
What does a Golf Course Superintendent do?
manages the golf course grounds
What do Entomologists do?
a person who studies insects
Give examples of agronomy.
Examples: Wheat, barley, corn, soybeans, cotton, etc.
What do Greenhouse Managers do? What do Landscape Contractors do?
Greenhouse Manager – manages a business that grows and sells greenhouse plants.
Landscape Contractor – a person licensed to install landscapes based on passing certification exams.