Agronomist vs. Horticulture — What's the Difference?

Application of the various soil and plant sciences to soil management and crop production; scientific agriculture.

Horticulture is the art of cultivating plants in gardens to produce food and medicinal ingredients, or for comfort and ornamental purposes. Horticulturists are agriculturists who grow flowers, fruits and nuts, vegetables and herbs, as well as ornamental trees and lawns.The study and practice of horticulture have been traced back thousands of years.

A scientist whose speciality is agronomy.

The science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants.

One versed in agronomy; a student of agronomy.

The cultivation of a garden.

An expert in soil management and field-crop production

The art or science of cultivating gardens; gardening.

Small-scale agriculture.

The cultivation of a garden or orchard; the art of cultivating gardens or orchards.

The cultivation of plants