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Horticulture Principles and Practices

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(a)<br />

(b)<br />

FIGURE 1–8 Geographic distribution of<br />

horticultural production in the U.S.:<br />

a) Vegetables, b) Fruits <strong>and</strong> nuts,<br />

c) Nursery <strong>and</strong> greenhouse production.<br />

(Source: USDA)<br />

(c)<br />

Greenhouse Operation<br />

22 Chapter 1 What Is <strong>Horticulture</strong>?<br />

1. Greenhouse manager—similar duties as those of nursery manager<br />

2. Sales manager—coordinates product sales <strong>and</strong> inventory<br />

3. Nursery manager—(see nursery operation)<br />

4. Technician—provides technical support to greenhouse operations, including<br />

equipment operation <strong>and</strong> maintenance<br />

5. Sales assistant—provides assistance to customers to help in choices<br />

L<strong>and</strong>scape Operation<br />

1. Architect/designer—develops l<strong>and</strong>scape designs for customers<br />

2. Construction supervisor—oversees the installation of a l<strong>and</strong>scape according<br />

to l<strong>and</strong>scape drawings<br />

3. Groundskeeper/l<strong>and</strong>scape maintenance technician—responsible for maintenance<br />

of a l<strong>and</strong>scape<br />

4. Tree surgeon—responsible for tree management (pruning, etc.)

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