Cultivaristas
Cultivaristas is a term used to describe individuals who actively engage in the practice of selecting, breeding, and developing new plant varieties, often for specific purposes or aesthetic qualities. This practice is distinct from commercial agriculture, although there can be overlap. Cultivaristas are typically hobbyists, gardeners, or plant breeders who focus on innovation and the creation of novel cultivars that may not have immediate commercial viability.
The process undertaken by cultivaristas involves careful observation of plant traits, hybridization techniques, and rigorous selection
While professional plant breeders work within established scientific and commercial frameworks, cultivaristas often operate on a