- The main elements were:
Definition:- High investment crop production using resources intensively for high value product.
Structure of horticulture
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Recreation and sport |
These constitute amenity horticulture |
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Landscaping |
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Fruit |
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Plantation |
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Protected cultivation |
These constitute crop production horticulture |
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Nursery |
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Spices |
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Vegetables |
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Characteristics of horticulture
Diversity of species
Highly perishable
Bulkness
Seasonality
Specific cultural requirements
Constraints
Diversity and specificity require expertise
Require specialised storage and shipping facilities
Lack of trained horticulturists
Require relatively expensive inputs
Lack of marketing system
Importance of horticulture
- Source of essential minerals, fibre and vitamins
- Amenity
- Many have medicinal properties
- Trade
- Employment
- Efficient use of resources
- Improves the environment, Aestic
