Which among the following terms means growing of fruits?

The correct answer is Pomiculture.Key Points

• Pomiculture refers to the cultivation of fruit-bearing trees and plants.
• Apiculture is the practice of beekeeping, which involves the maintenance of bee colonies for the purpose of honey production.
• Arboriculture is the cultivation, management, and study of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants. 
• Sericulture is the rearing of silkworms for the production of silk.

Additional Information

• Pomiculture is derived from the Latin word "pomum," which means fruit.
  • The fruits that are commonly grown through pomiculture include apples, pears, peaches, plums, and cherries.
• Apiculture is important for pollination of crops and plants, in addition to honey production.
• Arboriculture involves the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
• Sericulture is an important industry in countries like China, India, and Japan, where silk production has a long history.