Introduction

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Horticulture

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The science, technology and art of culturing, utilizing and improving fruit, vegetables, flowering and ornamental plants

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Horticulture is the…

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Green Industry

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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The government organization that monitors and measures the green industry

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What is the correlating hard science to horticulture?

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Botany

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Agriculture

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The science and technology of growing and raising plants and animals

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Forestry

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The science and technology of culturing, utilizing and improving forest trees and their products

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Agronomy

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The science and technology of culturing, utilizing and improving field crops

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Olericulture

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Vegetable culture and production

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Pomology

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Fruit and nut culture and production

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Viticulture

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Study of growing grapes and vines

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Turf grass

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Grasses for lawns, landscapes, sport facilities and golf courses

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Arboriculture

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The study and growing of trees (urban)

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Silviculture

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The study of trees in forestry

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Ornamental horticulture

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Plants grown for aesthetic uses, improvement of quality of life and our environment, and functional use

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Floriculture

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flowering and foliage plant culture and production

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Floristry

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floral design and retail floristry operation

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Landscape horticulture

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exterior and interior design, construction and maintenance of landscapes

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Nursery production

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trees, shrubs and vines, culture and production

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What are the guidelines for placement of a crop in horticulture, agronomy, or forestry

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intensity of production
purpose of crop grown
tradition or custom

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When did people first begin cultivating edible plants?

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Neolithic age around 8,000 B.C.

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Why were plants first cultivated?

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Medicinal purposes

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Egyptians

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Agriculture contributions included systematic irrigation through hydraulic engineering. Vegetable crops included: lettuce, melons, cucumber and garlic

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Pre-Incas of Peru

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Considered first to grow maize (corn)

Aboriginal American peoples cultivated potatoes, sweet potatoes, peppers, avocados, beans, tomatoes, and cocoa

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Theophrastus

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Considered one of the first horticulturists. Student of Plato and Aristotle who theorized plant classification and origin. Wrote books such as The History of Plants, where he described morphology of roots, flowers, leaves, and other anatomical structures

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Greece

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Noted for writings in botany, horticulture, forestry, and taxonomy.

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Roman Empire

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Developments included grafting and budding, fertility testing, and the development of greenhouse structures

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Renaissance Era

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Developments in landscape, gardens and irrigation systems

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Linnaeus

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Swedish botanist (1707-1778) developed the binomial system of classification. Classified plants based on flowering or sexual characteristics.

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Land Grant System

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Provided new stimulus for horticulture through education and research.

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Liberty Hyde Bailey

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Considered the father of horticulture. Renowned author, taxonomist, educator, and administrator. Instrumental in founding American Society for Horticulture Science