Horticulture is the art or practice of growing plants for purposes of food, beauty, comfort and to source materials. Those who wish to become professional horticulturists must pursue a B.Sc. Horticulture course. It is a three-year full-time undergraduate course that is divided into six semesters. Horticulture is the section of Agricultural Science that mostly deals with ways to cultivate vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs along with maintaining gardens, nurseries, greenhouses, landscaping and ornamental trees.
The course teaches everything about a plant, from a seed to a fully grown plant and its care. The scientific knowledge imparted helps to enhance their growth and productivity. The course has many aspects borrowed from Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering and other fields. Over six semesters, students are taught everything they need to know related to plants.
