Science in Landscape Horticulture

Science presumes that the things and events in the universe occur in consistent patterns that are comprehensible through careful, systematic study.

What is science?

Science is a process for producing knowledge.

It relies on evidence = accurate data.
It uses hypothesis & theories = logical reasoning.
The essence of science is validation by observation.

The process of science

Observation

-facts, experiments, accurate data

Explanation

-hypotheses, theories, laws

Communication

-dissemination of information to others

Other comments about science

• Science is organized knowledge (Herbert Spencer)
• Science is forever rewriting itself.
• To err is human; to try to prevent recurrences of error is science
• The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking (A. Einstein)
• [People]... love to wonder, and that is the seed of our science (R. W. Emerson)

Science in Landscape Horticulture

1. Horticultural Biology in Landscape Horticulture

   Classification and Nomenclature of plants

   Botanical

   Horticultural

   • Structure of plants
   • Growth and Metabolism of plants
   • Development of plants
   • Plant Reproduction
2. Environment in Landscape Horticulture
   • Soil
   • Water
   • Light
   • Temperature
   • Air
3. Horticulture Technology for Landscape Horticulture
   • Propagation
   • Plant nutrition
   • Training and Pruning
   • Growth Regulators
   • Plant Protection

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