BSc Agriculture Horticulture

Horticulture is the science and art that deals with the propagation, cultivation, processing and marketing of vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants. Horticulture is broadly categorised into Olericulture, Pomology, Floriculture and Landscape Horticulture. Olericulture is concerned with the production, storage, processing and marketing of vegetables. Pomology deals with the science and practice of fruit production whereas Floriculture deals with the cultivation and management of flowering plants, foliage plants and cut flowers. Landscape Horticulture is concerned with the design, construction and maintenance of landscapes for homes, businesses and public areas. Experts in Horticulture are sought after in many entrepreneurial and professional ventures. These include nursery, vegetable and fruit production industry; design, installation and maintenance of indoor/outdoor landscapes and wholesale/retail of horticultural products.

School of Agriculture