Objective 3.01 Agriscience Understand the Plant Industry

A. Major Plant Science Industries 1.Ornamental Horticulture a.Defined: the science and art of producing, processing, marketing, and distributing plants grown for their appearance or beauty.

Examples Flowers, shrubs, trees, grasses, interior plants, etc.

2. Fruit and Vegetable Production a.Defined: the science and art of producing, processing, marketing and distributing fruits and vegetables.

Examples blueberries, apples, peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet corn, squash, sweet potatoes, etc.

3. Agronomy a.Defined: is the science of soil management and crops.

Examples Wheat, barley, corn, soybeans, cotton, etc.

B. Careers 1.Examples of Ornamental Horticulture Careers a.Florist – designs and arranges cut flowers

… b.Groundskeeper – maintains lawn and landscape areas

… c.Landscape Architect – a professional trained in the art and science of arranging land and objects upon it.

… d.Golf Course Superintendent – manages the golf course grounds

… e.Nursery Operator – manages a business that grows and sells trees, shrubs, and other ornamental plants

… f.Greenhouse Manager – manages a business that grows and sells greenhouse plants

… g.Gardener – a person who grows and maintains plants for estates, institutions, etc.