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Hurticulture, Mushroom Culture and Hydroponics

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology

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Key Topics to Revise

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Horticulture and Ornamental Plants

  • Horticulture is the science of growing ornamental plants for decoration and commercial use.
  • Ornamental plants are classified into trees, shrubs, climbers, bulbous plants, and indoor plants.
  • Trees like Gul Mohar and Bottle Brush are grown for shade and beauty.
2

Mushroom Culture

  • Mushrooms are edible fungi belonging to the kingdom Fungi.
  • Common cultivated species in India: White Button, Paddy Straw, and Oyster mushrooms.
  • Mushrooms are rich in protein (20–33%), vitamins (B, C, D), minerals (K, P, Na), and fiber.
3

Hydroponics

  • Hydroponics is growing plants in nutrient-rich water without soil.
  • Two main methods: Water Culture and Aggregate Culture.
  • In water culture, roots are submerged in nutrient solution with air supply.

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Horticulture is the science and artOrnamental plants are classified into treesMushrooms are fungi grown commercially usingHydroponics is a soil

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