Enemies and Potential Customers for Horticulture in Palani Taluk

Abstract

The term horticulture is derived from the Latin words "hortus," meaning garden, and "cultura," which means cultivation. In ancient times, gardens were enclosed with high walls or similar constructions that surrounded the residences. The enclosed areas were utilised to raise fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. As a result, in its original understanding, "horticulture refers to the cultivation of garden plants within protected enclosures". Horticulture is currently described as the study and practice of growing, processing, and marketing fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantations, medicinal plants, and aromatic plants. Modern horticultural production and post-harvest systems are highly specialised and advanced. They necessitate significant input from a variety of technologies, many of which are meant to work on a large scale and are not easily adapted by small-scale enterprises. The horticultural industry is also highly integrated along the supply chain, with many private and public sector parties contributing significantly to various aspects such as the development of new cultivars and production methods, the establishment of grade standards and market entry protocols, and the actual marketing of produce.