Horticultureand

Horticultureand is not a widely recognized term in standard horticultural literature. It is sometimes encountered as a typographical variant of the phrase “horticulture and,” or as a coined expression used to describe an interdisciplinary approach that combines horticulture with related fields. In practice, the term can denote the study and practice of cultivating and managing plants in concert with other disciplines such as botany, ecology, landscape design, agronomy, and horticultural therapy.

In its interpreted sense, the scope of horticultureand encompasses the science and art of growing and caring for plants, including ornamentals and edibles. This includes plant selection, propagation, soil preparation, irrigation, nutrient management, pest and disease control, pruning, and crop management. It also extends to garden design, greenhouse technology, postharvest handling, and the sustainable use of resources. The interdisciplinary aspect highlights how horticulture intersects with environmental stewardship, urban planning, food security, and human well-being.

Applications range from home and community gardening to commercial horticulture and urban agriculture. Practices emphasize sustainability, biodiversity, water efficiency, and climate resilience. Advances in precision horticulture, controlled-environment agriculture, and plant genetics inform modern work, while horticultural therapy explores health benefits of plants for individuals and communities.

As a concept, horticultureand serves as a reminder of the interconnected nature of plant cultivation with science, design, and society, rather than as a standalone, standalone discipline with a fixed syllabus.