What is pomology?

 Pomology is the study of fruit, specifically the science of growing fruit and nuts. Pomology was officially introduced in the United States with the inception of a pomology division of the USDA in 1886. Importance of Pomology in Horticulture Pomology is an important science. Fruit trees are not easy to grow and require specific information on how to cultivate depending upon the variety and cultivar.

Some of this information has been passed down and some has been improved upon over time by the work of pomologists.  What Does a Pomologist do? One of the major duties of a pomologist is developing new cultivars. New and improved fruit and nut varieties are constantly being manipulated to improve things such as disease resistance.

Pomologists also study fertilization and pruning methods to identify those that are most effective at keeping the trees healthy and productive. Along the same lines, they study pests, infections, diseases, and adverse weather conditions that might affect yields.

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