floriculture
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7.4
- noun
- /ˈflɔːrɪˌkʌltʃər/
- Specialized
- In Toledo, Ohio, ARS plant pathologist James Locke and horticulturist Jonathan Frantz are doing similar studies related to floriculture production.
- floriculture industry
Examples
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Realizing the inherent potential of small-scale floriculture farming to improve the economic situation of previously disadvantaged people, ARC has redirected the focus of its Fynbos Unit.
Academic text (1997) -
But stem length and other qualities important for floriculture production were diminished.
Academic text (2004) -
These are just two of the many fungal or bacterial pests that rob a fair share of the nursery and floriculture industry's returns of $12 billion a year—one of the fastest growing areas of U.S. agriculture.
Academic text (2000) -
Floriculture involves the careful cultivation of floriculture for use in gardens and special occasions.
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Many universities now offer degree programs in floriculture to prepare students for the floral industry.
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He decided to start a small floriculture business, growing a variety of ornamental plants for local markets.
Synonyms
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5.7
To grow and care for garden plants like fruit trees, vegetables, and flowers
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2.5
Growing and caring for plants that have flowers to make a place look nice
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word floriculture comes from Latin parts flori- meaning 'flower' and -culture meaning 'to grow' or 'to care for the land', like the English words flower and cultivate. So, floriculture means growing and caring for flowers for gardens and shops.