Agroecology and Organic farming

Horticulture & Agronomy

Horticulture encompasses the multifaceted field of agriculture that delves into the science, art, technology, and business aspects of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including the production, enhancement, marketing, and scientific examination of various plant types, such as medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds, and non-food crops like grasses and ornamental trees and plants.

Horticulture extends its purview to species conservation, landscape restoration, landscape and garden design, management, maintenance, research, and marketing. Horticulturists leverage their knowledge, skills, and cutting-edge technologies to cultivate plants for both human consumption and non-food applications, including garden and landscape design, and decorative purposes. Their expertise also encompasses practices like plant propagation and tissue culture to enhance plant growth, diversification, quality, nutritional value, and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.