Which of the following is a branch of agriculture that focuses on the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants?

Explanation

Horticulture is the branch of agriculture focused on growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. It differs from agronomy (field crops) in scale and intensity of cultivation.

Apiculture = beekeeping. Aquaculture = fish farming. Sericulture = silkworm rearing. Each specializes in different organisms.

Horticulture includes: pomology (fruits), olericulture (vegetables), floriculture (flowers), and landscape horticulture (ornamental plants). These crops often require intensive care and bring high returns.