'Pomology' (from
Latin ''pomum'' (fruit) + ''-logy'') is a branch of
botany that studies and cultivates
fruits.
The pomological researches are mainly focused on the development of and the cultural techniques and physiological studies in fruit trees. The goals of fruit tree improvement include enhancement of fruit quality, regulation of production periods, and reduction of production cost.
See also
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Olericulture
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Floriculture
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Horticulture