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Paper briefly reviews present status of the sociohorticulture, defined by Matsuo (1996) as a science which concerns clarifying the human-horticulture relationships and applying the results to human life in order to enhance its quality. This interdisciplinary field covers the cultural, physiological, psychological, physical, environmental and social effects of horticulture on human beings. The results of research in this area would help us to improve the nearby environment, psychological and physical health, as well as to establish horticultural therapy for special populations.