| A | B |
|---|
| horticulture | The cultivation of garden plants. |
| olericulture | The growing and study of vegetables. |
| pomology | The growing and study of fruits and nuts. |
| viticulture | The growing and study of grapes or vines. |
| floriculture | The growing and study of flowers. |
| greenhouse management | The growing and study of plants in greenhouses. |
| turfgrass management | The growing and study of turfgrasses. |
| nursery management | The growing and study of landscape trees and shrubs. |
| aboriculture | The growing and study of trees for horticultural purposes. |
| landscape horticulture | The application of design and horticultural principles to the placement and care of landscape plants. |
| interiorscaping | The application of design and horticultural principles to placement and care of plants indoors. |
| horticultural therapy | The use of horticultural plants and methods as tools to help disabled and disadvanted people. |
| entomology | The study of insects. |
| plant pathology | The study of plant diseases. |
| rhizosphere | The root zone |
| integrated pest management | An approach to manage and control insects, diseases, and weeds. |
| plant growth regulators | Chemicals that promote rooting, control height and flowering and other similar aspects. |
| agriculture | The science, art, and business of raising plants and animals |
| agronomy | The science of soil management and crop production for large acreages of field crops. |
| forestry | The science or practice of planting, managing, and caring for forests. |
| silviculture | The care and cultivation of forest trees. |
| urban forestry | aboriculture |
| post harvest factors | aspects that affect shelf life, nutritional content, and freshness |
| vernalization | the direct effect of low temperature on flower initiation |
