Horticulture Technology

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In-depth coverage of structures, equipment, and methodologies of modern horticultural industries. Emphasis on greenhouses, storage facilities, irrigation, nutrition, environmental control, weed, disease, and pest control. Lecture two hours per week, Laboratory two hours per week. Prerequisites: HORT2253 Fundamentals of Horticulture or PSSC1303 Introduction to Plant Science or BIOL1034 Biology of Plants and Lab. HORT 2273 Vegetable Crops Production 3 Credits Growth habits, soil and climate requirements, varietal characteristics, and pests of vegetable crops. Prerequisite: HORT2253 Fundamentals of Horticulture. LAW