Basic Terms
The Study of structure, functions, growth, and protection of plants.
Plant Science
The science of growing trees and producing wood products.
What is Forestry
A herbaceous plant grown for the edible part such as the leaves, stems, seeds, and roots.
Vegetable
The stems and leaves of a plant
Foliage
A tiny threadlike structure used in materials like cloth.
Fiber
The leaves and stems of a plant used for animal feed.
Forage
A cultured forest that was planted by man.
Plants grown for the vegetable oil contained in their seed or fruit.
Oil Crops
The growing and using of plants to make the outdoor environment more appealing.
What is Nursery Landscaping.
Crops grown for their fruit, leaves, or stems to produce threadlike structures like cloth, paper, or other materials.
Fiber crops
Removing plants from their native wild environment and growing them under controlled conditions.
Sugar Crop
Botanically unrelated plants grouped together for their fruit type.
Nut Crops
The production of plants for use of their flowers or foliage.
Floriculture
Plants grown for their edible seeds
Plants used to present a pleasing appearance and to protect the soil
Turf
A non-woody plant with leaves, seeds, or other parts used in medicine or to enhance food.
The science of producing fruits and nuts
Pomology
The production and use of plants for food, comfort, and beauty.
What is Horticulture
The leaves and stems of plants used for animal feed. It is most nutritious while the plants are still young and before seed maturity.
Cereal Grains
A specialized area of plant science that deals with the science of field crops.
Agronomy
A succulent reproductive body of a seed plant used chiefly in a dessert or sweet course.
The science of producing vegetable crops
Olericulture
Growing and using plants for their beauty
Ornamental Horticulture
Broadleaf plants that have the potential of fixing nitrogen from the air into the soil like alfalfa, soybeans, and clover.
Legumes