Plant Science

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Plant Science

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is the study of the structure, functoins, growth, and protection of plants.

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Agronomy

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a specialized are of a plant science that deals with field crops.

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Field Crops

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include plants grown in large fields and are used for oil, fiber, grain, and similar products.

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Horticulture

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is the production and use of plants for food, comfort, and beauty.

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Ornamental Horticulture

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involves growing and using plants for their beauty.

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Floriculture

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is th eproduction and use of plants for their flowers and foilage.

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Foliage

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refers to the stems and leaves of a plant.

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Nursery Landscapers

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involves growing and using plants to make the outdoor enviornment more appealing.

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Food Crop Horticulture

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involves growing plants for food.

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Olericulture

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is the science of producing vegetable crops.

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Pomology

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is the science of producing fruits and nuts.

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Forestry

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is the science of growing trees and producing wood products.

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Tree Farms

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are cultured forests that have been carefully planned, established, and maintained.

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Plant Domestication

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refers to removing plants from their native wild enviornment and growing them under controlled conditions.

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Grain Crops

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include plants grown fior their edible seeds, not including the horticultural crops.

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Cereal Grain

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is the seed of grass-type plants grown for food and animal feed.

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Sugar Crops

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are used as a source of sucrose sweeteners.

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Sugar

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is a carbonhydrate that provides energy for physical activity.

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Oil Crops

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are plants grown for the vegetable oil contained in their seeds and fruit.

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Fiber Crops

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are grown for the fiber produced in their fruit, leaves, or stems.

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Fibers

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are tiny, threadlike structures used in manufacturing cloth, paper, and other materials.

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Food Crops

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are grown primarily for food.

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Vegatable

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typically a herbaceous plant that is grown for its edible parts, such as leaves, stems, seeds, or roots.

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Fruit

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a succulent, reproductive body of a seed plant used chiefly in a dessert or sweet course.

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Nuts

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are botanically unrelated plants that are grouped together because their fruit type.

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Grasses

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are nonwoody plants that have parallel veins in their leaves.

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Legumes

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are broadleaf plants that have the potential of fixing nitrogen from the air in the soil.

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Forage

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refers to the leaves and stems of plants used for animal feed.

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Turf

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comprises plants used to present a pleasing appearance and to protect the soil.

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Herb

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is a nonwoody plant with leaves, seeds, or other parts uased as medicine or to enhance food.

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Spice

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is an aromatic plant part is used to season food.