Intrọdụctọry Họrticụltụre - 9th Editiọn
By
Wọọ & Wright
,Table of Contents
............................................................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Exploring the Horticulture Field .................................................................................................3
Chapter 2: Plant Taxonomy ............................................................................................................................8
Chapter 3: Parts of the Plant and Their Functions .................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4: Environmental Requirements for Good Plant Growth .......................................................... 18
Chapter 5: Growth Stimulants, Retardants, and Rooting Hormones ...................................................... 23
Chapter 6: Seeds ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Chapter 7: Softwood and Semi-Hardwood Cuttings and Micropropagation .......................................... 31
Chapter 8: Hardwood Cuttings .................................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 9: Separation and Division............................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 10: Grafting ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 13: Poinsettias ................................................................................................................................. 44
Chapter 14: Chrysanthemums ..................................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 15: Easter Lilies .............................................................................................................................. 53
Chapter 16: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) ....................................................................................... 58
Chapter 17: Safe Use of Pesticides ...................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 18: Insecticides ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 19: Fungicides, Rodenticides, Molluscicides, and Nematocides ........................................................... 73
Chapter 20: Herbicides ........................................................................................................................................ 78
,Chapter 1: Exploring the Horticulture Field
1. What is the primary focus of horticulture?
A. Animal breeding
B. Plant growth and cultivation
C. Soil science
D. Water conservation
Answer: B. Plant growth and cultivation
Rationale: Horticulture focuses on the cultivation, production,
and management of plants.
2. Which of the following is a branch of horticulture?
A. Agronomy
B. Pomology
C. Entomology
D. Mycology
Answer: B. Pomology
Rationale: Pomology is the study of fruit cultivation, which is a
branch of horticulture.
3. Which of the following is NOT a horticultural crop?
A. Potatoes
B. Wheat
C. Apples
D. Cucumbers
Answer: B. Wheat
Rationale: Wheat is a major grain crop, not a horticultural crop.
Horticultural crops typically include fruits, vegetables, and
ornamentals.
, 4. Which of the following best describes horticulture?
A. Growing crops for animal feed
B. The art and science of plant cultivation
C. The study of plant diseases
D. The production of forest timber
Answer: B. The art and science of plant cultivation
Rationale: Horticulture involves growing plants for food,
beauty, and other uses.
5. What is the primary goal of horticulturists?
A. To increase food production
B. To improve plant quality and aesthetic value
C. To develop new plant species
D. To study plant diseases
Answer: B. To improve plant quality and aesthetic value
Rationale: Horticulturists focus on improving plant quality,
yield, and aesthetics.
6. Which of the following areas does landscape horticulture
primarily focus on?
A. Vegetable crop production
B. Designing and maintaining functional and aesthetic outdoor
spaces
C. Growing fruits for consumption
D. Cultivating trees for timber
Answer: B. Designing and maintaining functional and aesthetic
outdoor spaces
Rationale: Landscape horticulture is concerned with the design,
installation, and maintenance of outdoor spaces.
7. Which of the following is NOT considered a horticultural
product?
A. Wheat
B. Roses
By
Wọọ & Wright
,Table of Contents
............................................................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Exploring the Horticulture Field .................................................................................................3
Chapter 2: Plant Taxonomy ............................................................................................................................8
Chapter 3: Parts of the Plant and Their Functions .................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4: Environmental Requirements for Good Plant Growth .......................................................... 18
Chapter 5: Growth Stimulants, Retardants, and Rooting Hormones ...................................................... 23
Chapter 6: Seeds ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Chapter 7: Softwood and Semi-Hardwood Cuttings and Micropropagation .......................................... 31
Chapter 8: Hardwood Cuttings .................................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 9: Separation and Division............................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 10: Grafting ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 13: Poinsettias ................................................................................................................................. 44
Chapter 14: Chrysanthemums ..................................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 15: Easter Lilies .............................................................................................................................. 53
Chapter 16: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) ....................................................................................... 58
Chapter 17: Safe Use of Pesticides ...................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 18: Insecticides ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 19: Fungicides, Rodenticides, Molluscicides, and Nematocides ........................................................... 73
Chapter 20: Herbicides ........................................................................................................................................ 78
,Chapter 1: Exploring the Horticulture Field
1. What is the primary focus of horticulture?
A. Animal breeding
B. Plant growth and cultivation
C. Soil science
D. Water conservation
Answer: B. Plant growth and cultivation
Rationale: Horticulture focuses on the cultivation, production,
and management of plants.
2. Which of the following is a branch of horticulture?
A. Agronomy
B. Pomology
C. Entomology
D. Mycology
Answer: B. Pomology
Rationale: Pomology is the study of fruit cultivation, which is a
branch of horticulture.
3. Which of the following is NOT a horticultural crop?
A. Potatoes
B. Wheat
C. Apples
D. Cucumbers
Answer: B. Wheat
Rationale: Wheat is a major grain crop, not a horticultural crop.
Horticultural crops typically include fruits, vegetables, and
ornamentals.
, 4. Which of the following best describes horticulture?
A. Growing crops for animal feed
B. The art and science of plant cultivation
C. The study of plant diseases
D. The production of forest timber
Answer: B. The art and science of plant cultivation
Rationale: Horticulture involves growing plants for food,
beauty, and other uses.
5. What is the primary goal of horticulturists?
A. To increase food production
B. To improve plant quality and aesthetic value
C. To develop new plant species
D. To study plant diseases
Answer: B. To improve plant quality and aesthetic value
Rationale: Horticulturists focus on improving plant quality,
yield, and aesthetics.
6. Which of the following areas does landscape horticulture
primarily focus on?
A. Vegetable crop production
B. Designing and maintaining functional and aesthetic outdoor
spaces
C. Growing fruits for consumption
D. Cultivating trees for timber
Answer: B. Designing and maintaining functional and aesthetic
outdoor spaces
Rationale: Landscape horticulture is concerned with the design,
installation, and maintenance of outdoor spaces.
7. Which of the following is NOT considered a horticultural
product?
A. Wheat
B. Roses
