Which of the following is a branch of agriculture that focuses on the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants?
Apiculture
Aquaculture
Sericulture
Horticulture
Correct answer is D
Horticulture is a branch of agriculture that focuses on the cultivation, management, and production of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. It includes practices related to the growing, harvesting, processing, and marketing of horticultural crops. Horticulturists may specialize in areas such as fruit production, vegetable farming, floriculture (ornamental plants and flowers), or nursery operations.