Английская Википедия:Horticulture industry

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Шаблон:Use dmy dates The horticulture industry embraces the production, processing and shipping of and the market for fruits and vegetables. As such it is a sector of agribusiness and industrialized agriculture. Industrialized horticulture sometimes also includes the floriculture industry and production and trade of ornamental plants.

Among the most important fruits are:

Important vegetables include:

In 2013 global fruit production was estimated at Шаблон:Convert. Global vegetable production (including melons) was estimated at Шаблон:Convert with China and India being the two top producing countries.[2][3]

Value chain

The horticultural value chain includes:[4]

  • Inputs: elements needed for production; seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals, farm equipment, irrigation equipment, GMO technology
  • Production for export: includes fruit and vegetables production and all processes related to growth and harvesting; planting, weeding, spraying, picking
  • Packing and cold storage: grading, washing, trimming, chopping, mixing, packing, labeling, blast chilling
  • Processed fruit and vegetables: dried, frozen, preserved, juices, pulps; mostly for increasing shelf life
  • Distribution and marketing: supermarkets, small scale retailers, wholesalers, food service

Companies

Fruit

Genetically modified crops / GMO

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References

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External links

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