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Question: THE DEVELOPMENT AND HISTORY OF HORTICULTURE
Answer: The history of horticulture is traced as it gradually developed independent of agriculture, into the sophisticated art and science that it is today. The article, given the wide scope of time, major events and geographic range, can only touch on the main themes that illustrate how horticulture has changed and advanced since it began nearly 20,000 years ago. These themes include the development of specialized tools and practices, the highlights of the progression of horticulture in the world’s centers of agricultural/horticultural development; the rise of market gardening and commercial horticulture; the exchange of food and ornamental plants from one world region to another; the rise of scientific observation; the impact of switching from manual labor to machine power; and the scientific advances of plant breeding that have moved from the field and into the laboratory. As well, major impacts, especially from the 19th century onwards, are discussed. These impacts include the influence of horticultural societies and specialty associations; the advances in refrigeration and storage; the support of the media; the rise of the use of chemicals and plastics; and the call for standardization and regulation in today’s globalized industry.
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(Source: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, 10 Jun 2021)
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