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Q: The branch of horticulture that deals with the production, storage, processing, and marketing of vegetables is called:
  • A. Pomology
  • B. Apiculture
  • C. Olericulture
  • D. Agronomy
Correct Answer: Option C - The branch of horticulture that deals with the production, storage, processing, and marketing of vegetables is called Olericulture. Pomology is the branch of horticulture that deals with the study and cultivation of fruit. Apiculture refers to beekeeping, specifically the maintenance of bee colonies, commonly in man made hives, by humans. Agronomy is the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land restoration. It deals with field- crop production and soil management.
C. The branch of horticulture that deals with the production, storage, processing, and marketing of vegetables is called Olericulture. Pomology is the branch of horticulture that deals with the study and cultivation of fruit. Apiculture refers to beekeeping, specifically the maintenance of bee colonies, commonly in man made hives, by humans. Agronomy is the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land restoration. It deals with field- crop production and soil management.

Explanations:

The branch of horticulture that deals with the production, storage, processing, and marketing of vegetables is called Olericulture. Pomology is the branch of horticulture that deals with the study and cultivation of fruit. Apiculture refers to beekeeping, specifically the maintenance of bee colonies, commonly in man made hives, by humans. Agronomy is the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land restoration. It deals with field- crop production and soil management.