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Hurticulture, Mushroom Culture and Hydroponics — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology
Hurticulture, Mushroom Culture and Hydroponics revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Biology: 3 topics in quick points.
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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.
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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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Key topics in Hurticulture, Mushroom Culture and Hydroponics include Horticulture and Ornamental Plants, Mushroom Culture, Hydroponics. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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