Olericulture

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The field of horticulture dealing with the production, storage, processing and marketing of vegetables uncountable

    "Although certain degrees and knowledge are required for some levels of employment in this field, like many of the other production-oriented branches of horticulture, success in olericulture can depend heavily on skills and abilities in the field rather than on any specific education level or training."

Example

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"Although certain degrees and knowledge are required for some levels of employment in this field, like many of the other production-oriented branches of horticulture, success in olericulture can depend heavily on skills and abilities in the field rather than on any specific education level or training."

Etymology

From Latin oleri [Term?] + culture.

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