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​The study of fruits is called?
Question

​The study of fruits is called?

A.

Pomology

B.

Botany

C.

Horticulture

D.

Agronomy

Correct option is A

Pomology is the study of fruit cultivation, improvement, and management. It focuses on fruit plants and their production.

Information Booster:

  • Pomology is a sub-field of horticulture, specifically related to fruits.

  • It includes the breeding, cultivation, and management of fruit crops.

  • A pomologist works to improve fruit quality and yield.

  • The term comes from the Latin word "pomum," meaning fruit.

Additional Information:

  •  Botany: Botany is the general study of plants, not specific to fruits.

  • Horticulture: Horticulture covers all plant cultivation, not just fruits.

  • Agronomy: Agronomy focuses on crop production, including field crops, not specifically fruits.

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