Question

Who is known as the father of pomology?

Answer 1

Pomology:

1. Charles Dowing is the father of pomology.
2. Pomology is a branch of botany that is concerned with the study of fruits and their cultivation.
3. The word ‘pomo’ is derived from Latin pomum, which means ‘fruit.’
4. It aims to improve the fruit crop and increase its quality.
5. It is involved in the study of fertilization and the development of disease in fruits.
6. His work in pomology was published under the title 'The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America' in 1845.