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Cultivation, management, and study of individual trees is called as __________.
- A.
Arboriculture
- B.
Sericulture
- C.
Horticulture
- D.
Viticulture
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Correct answer: A
Correct answer: Arboriculture
Explanation: Arboriculture is the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees and shrubs. It encompasses practices that maintain tree health and structure.
Key practices: selection, planting, training, fertilization, pest and disease control, pruning, shaping, and removal.
Brief definitions of the other terms:
Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms for silk production.
Horticulture: The branch of agriculture focused on the cultivation of garden crops and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
Viticulture: The cultivation and study of grapevines, primarily for wine and table grape production.
Why the others are incorrect: Each of the other terms refers to a different area of cultivation (silkworms, general garden crops, or grapes) rather than the study and management of individual trees and shrubs.