Chapter 1 - Introduction (PPT) Flashcards
1
Q
What does horti mean?
A
garden
2
Q
What does culture mean?
A
cultivation
3
Q
T/F: Horticulture is often called the “green industry.”
A
True
4
Q
Who monitors production of garden plants, seeds, veggies, flowers, potted plants, cuttings, nursery crops, christmas trees, fruits/nuts, etc?
A
USDA
5
Q
T/F: Botany is an applied science, whereas horticulture is the hard science.
A
False, opposite is true.
6
Q
How do you know if it’s horticulture?
A
Fresh consumption or for aesthetics/entertainment
7
Q
Olericulture
A
vegetables
8
Q
Pomology
A
Tree fruits & small fruits
9
Q
Viticulture
A
growing grapes
10
Q
Enology
A
making wine
11
Q
T/F: Floriculture, Landscape Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Maitenance, & Recreational Areas are all included in horticulture.
A
True
