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In the context of the nursery industry, after ornamental trees and shrubs, the most important nursery crops are fruit plants, followed by bulb crops.1
While the nursery business primarily focuses on woody and herbaceous plants, it also encompasses the production of various fruit plants and certain perennial vegetables, such as asparagus and rhubarb, which are commonly used in home gardens. Bulb crops, which include corms, tubers, rhizomes, and swollen roots, also represent a significant component of the industry's production.1