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Floriculture

Cultivation of flowering plants on a commercial basis.
Jasmine, Marigold, Chrysanthemum, Rose, Orchid,
Anthurium etc., are flowers of commercial demand.

Apiculture

Scientific rearing of honey bees. Honey is a product of
medicinal and nutritional value. Varieties of honey bees
like Kolan, Mellifera, Njodiyan etc., are reared
commonly.

Cuniculture

Scientific way of rearing of rabbits. Varieties like Grey
giant, White giant etc., are reared for meat. Ankora is
reared for fur.

Mushroom culture

Scientific way of growing mushroom. Mushroom is a
nutritious and tasty food item. Button mushroom (Palkoon),
Oyster mushroom (Chippikoon) etc., are commonly
cultivated mushroom varieties.

Horticulture

Scientific cultivation of fruits and vegetables. Besides indigenous varieties,
exotic varieties like Litchi, Rambutan, Durian etc., are cultivated in our land.

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