The science and skill of growing plants and fruits are known as horticulture. In addition to farming fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other crops, it also entails maintaining and caring for plants, trees, and shrubs. Aesthetically beautiful plants, vegetables, and fruits are produced by horticulturists, who are experts in the cultivation and management of plants. Horticulture encompasses a wide range of operations, such as designing and installing landscapes, controlling pests and diseases, and propagating different fruit and vegetable kinds. To cultivate healthy plants, horticulturists also use different types of soil, soil amendments, fertilisers, and plant growth regulators. Horticulture is a vital vocation since it aids in the production of goods for human use, including food. Additionally, it aids in protecting the environment and the natural resources of the planet. Horticulture also contributes significantly to the creation of innovative, sustainable food production techniques. Working in horticulture can be both gratifying and difficult, and it involves a lot of knowledge and ability. A profession in horticulture requires a person to be open to learning about plants, soils, and the environment. Horticulture is a fascinating profession that may provide its practitioners a great deal of happiness.
Title : Preventing/minimizing development of resistance in fungal plant pathogens to fungicides
Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois, United States
Title : Mycorrhizae and their role in climate resilience in agricultural systems
Mary Cole, The University of Melbourne, Australia