EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN HORTICULTURE AND PLANT SYSTEMS

Catalog description

Course covers the principles behind these technologies and how they are being applied in various settings, from greenhouses and hydroponics systems to field-grown crops. Students will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with some of these technologies through lab activities and projects. In addition to learning about the technical aspects of these technologies, students will explore potential social and ethical implications. Students will consider the role of biotechnology in addressing food security challenges and the potential impacts of precision agriculture on the environment.