Horticulture


 * Horticulture (Latin: hortus (garden plant) + cultura (culture)) are classically defined as the culture or growing of garden botany.  Horticulture is the subdivision of agriculture dealing in gardening of enclosed areas, in contrast to agronomy, which deals with field crops, and forestry which deals with forest trees and products related to them. Horticulturists work in plant propagation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic engineering, plant biochemistry, plant physiology, and the storage, processing, and transportation of fruits, berries, nuts, vegetabless, flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf. They improve crop yield, quality, nutritional value, and resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stresses. Genetics is also used as a valuable tool in the development of plants that can synthesize phytochemicals for pharmaceutical use. Wikipedia October 2007


 * Below is a range of learning objectives for some of the subjects currently offered in the National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) programme.This programme will provide you with an excellent grounding in the principles of horticulture, with the flexibility to focus on the sectors of interest to you and options include Landscape Construction, Landscape Design, Plant Knowledge, Plant Production and Maintenance, and Sustainable Horticulture.


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Protect health and safety in the workplace
Objectives | Activities | Resources

This subject introduces learners to workplace health and safety legislation in New Zealand and enables them to play an active role in ensuring the health and safety of themselves and others in the workplace.

Use and maintain small, powered amenity machinery and equipment
Objectives | Activities | Resources

This subject is for people working or intending to work in amenity horticulture who would like to use and maintain small, powered amenity machinery and equipment.

Demonstrate knowledge of permaculture and plan a site
Permaculture Design Course Activities

This subject will enable learners to: describe the principles of permaculture; outline procedures used to analyse a site for permaculture; create a permaculture plan for a selected site; and describe considerations when implementing the permaculture plan.

The History and Traditions of Landscaping
The History and Traditions Of Landscaping Course Activities

This subject is for people working, or intending to work, in landscaping who would like to explore how we have arrived at the themes used in garden design today.

The Development of Organic Horticulture in New Zealand
The Development of Organic Horticulture in New Zealand Course Activities

This subject will be useful for people who would like to explore the social and cultural factors that have influenced the development of organic horticulture in New Zealand. Learners will also look at the environmental and commercial factors that influence organic horticulture and then be able to define key factors that would help determine the viability of an organic horticulture venture.

Demonstrate and Apply Knowledge of Vermiculture
Demonstrate and Apply Knowledge of Vermiculture Course Activities

This subject will be useful for people who are interested in worm farming who would like to apply the principles of vermiculture and describe the use of products of vermiculture.

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 * Horticulture Subjects Taught in Previous Courses