The postgraduate examination direction of horticulture major mainly includes the following aspects:
1.Landscape Botany:
The classification of garden plants, ecological habits, propagation techniques, cultivation management and their application in landscape design are studied.
2.Pomology:
To study the biological characteristics of fruit trees, germplasm resources, genetic breeding, cultivation technology, pest control, and fruit postharvest treatment and storage technology.
3.Vegetable Science:
The bioecological characteristics, variety resources, breeding technology, cultivation management, pest control, postharvest treatment and quality maintenance of vegetables were studied.
4.Ornamental horticulture:
Research on the classification, propagation, cultivation, landscaping design and application of ornamental plants in urban greening, parks, courtyards and other environments.
5.Facility Horticulture:
Research on the principles and techniques of facility agriculture, including greenhouse construction and environmental control, soilless cultivation, water-saving irrigation, light, temperature, gas and fertilizer control, and production and management of facility horticultural crops.
6.Floriculture:
The biological characteristics, variety resources, propagation technology, cultivation management, flowering regulation and application of flowers in the flower industry and landscape are studied.
7.Processing and utilization of horticultural products:
Research on postharvest physiology, storage and preservation, processing technology, product quality control, market development and marketing strategies of horticultural products.
8.Horticultural Plant Genetics and Breeding:
The research on the genetic law of horticultural plants, the evaluation of germplasm resources, the theory and method of breeding, the molecular marker-assisted selection, and the breeding of new varieties were studied.
9.Landscape Plant Protection:
To study the occurrence of garden plant diseases and insect pests, monitoring and early warning, biological control, chemical control and comprehensive control strategies.
10.Landscape planning and design:
Research on the theories, methods and techniques of landscape design, including garden art, landscape ecology, site planning, plant configuration, and landscape engineering design.
These tracks aim to deepen students' professional knowledge and skills in the field of horticultural sciences and to train professionals who can play a role in the fields of research, education, industry and management. When choosing the direction of postgraduate examination, students should consider it comprehensively according to their own interests, career planning, and the scientific research strength and faculty of each school. At the same time, different schools may have their own research priorities and special directions.