HORT 1250 Plant Production and Propagation

This course provides instruction and hands-on experience in crop production with emphasis on the production of seasonal crops for the local areas and managerial skills involved with crop production. The technical principles of plant propagation focusing on hands-on application are introduced. Topics include cultural controls for propagation and production, insects and diseases, production and scheduling, methods of propagation (seed germination, rooting cuttings, layering, grafting, and budding, tissue culture), and propagation facilities construction.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Advisor Approval

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

52

Lecture Contact Hours

37

Total Contact Hours

89