Pomology
Pomology
Pomology (pronunciation: /pɒˈmɒlədʒi/) is the scientific study and cultivation of fruit. The term is derived from the Latin word pomum meaning fruit and -logy meaning study.
History
The study of pomology has been prevalent since ancient times, with early civilizations cultivating various types of fruits for consumption and trade. The formal study of pomology began in the 17th century in Europe, with the cultivation and classification of fruit trees becoming a scientific endeavor.
Branches of Pomology
Pomology can be divided into three general areas:
- Descriptive Pomology: This involves the identification and classification of fruit varieties.
- Cultural Pomology: This involves the study and development of cultivation techniques and practices.
- Post-harvest Physiology: This involves the study of how fruit ripens and how to store and preserve fruit after it has been harvested.
Related Terms
- Arboriculture: The cultivation of trees and shrubs, which includes fruit trees.
- Horticulture: The art and science of cultivating plants, including fruit trees.
- Viticulture: The cultivation and harvesting of grapes, a specific branch of pomology.
- Olericulture: The science of vegetable growing, a branch of horticulture closely related to pomology.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pomology
- Wikipedia's article - Pomology
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