Question

    The science most associated with the study of plants

    grown for food or beautification is
    A Agronomy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Horticulture Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Forestry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Physics Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Horticulture is the branch of agricultural science that specifically deals with: 1. Cultivation of plants for food (fruits, vegetables, nuts) 2. Ornamental purposes (flowers, landscape plants) 3. Includes sub-disciplines like pomology (fruit), olericulture (vegetables), and floriculture (flowers)

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