Career in Horticulture

Introduction::

Horticulture has the challenge of mass scale multiplication of any species of plants for commercial purposes. It not only encompasses cultivation of plants, vegetables, flowers, fruits, herbs, shrubs, bushes, ornamental trees and landscaping for gardens, maintaining nurseries, green houses, gardens, orchards and plantations but also includes floriculture or cultivation of flowers.

Nature of Work:

This career is extremely lucrative since not only are the demands for good plants, flowers, fruits increasing but the technology (in terms of preserving these perishable products) too is becoming more sophisticated which ensures better results. The export industry is also helping build up the number of available jobs.

Eligibilty:

Although entry into the field does not require formal training, it is certainly advisable since the industry is expanding at a rapid rate and more information implies better opportunities. Most of the educational institutions in India teach horticulture as a part of the agricultural sss, while some offer a separate B.Sc. degree. Candidates can choose between doing a B.Sc. in agriculture or horticulture.

OTHER ITEMS YOU MIGHT LIKE
Career in Agriculture
Career in Agriculture

Introduction:: Agricultural studies uses the knowledge of science and maths to negotiate the problem of agriculture. Apart from the regular Read more

Career in Aqua Science
Career in Aqua Science

Introduction:: Broadly speaking aqua science is the multi-disciplinary study of Earth's interrelated processes (atmosphere, oceans, and land surface) and their Read more

Career in Aquaculture
Career in Aquaculture

Introduction:: Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic organisms like fish,shellfish,aquatic plants under controlled conditions.Aquaculture products are grown in earthen ponds, Read more

Career in Architecture
Career in Architecture

Introduction:: Construction is one of the fastest growing sectors in our economy. It has experienced a huge boom in the Read more