Plant Science

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Agronomy

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The specialization of agriculture concerned with the theory and practice of field-crop production and soil management of land.

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Horticulture

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The science of agriculture that relates to the cultivation of gardens or orchards, including the growing of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and ornamental shrubs and trees.

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Landscape Management

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To beautify terrain as with planting of trees, shrubs, and flowering herbs; with ornamental features, such as terraces, rock garden, bog gardens, pools, walks, drives, etc.

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Research

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All efforts directed toward increased knowledge of natural phenomena and the environment and toward the solution of problems in the fields of science. This includes basic and applied research. Much of the agricultural productivity of the U.S. is directly the result of applying research.

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Nursery

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Any place where plants, shrubs, and trees are grown either for transplanting or as grafting stocks.

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Arboriculture

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Cultivation of woody plants, particularly those used for decoration and shade

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Forestry

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The science, art, and business practices of crafting, conserving and managing natural resources on lands designated as natural resources.

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Orchard

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A grove of fruit or nut trees.

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Floriculture

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The cultivation of plants for their flowers.

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Botany

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The science of plants.