SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURAL SYSTEMS

Catalog description

Course will provide the students with a holistic and solid understanding of sustainable horticulture. It emphasizes understanding the sustainable horticulture concepts, implications and common sustainable approaches and practices. The course focuses on the sustainable and innovative systems of horticultural crop production, such as hydroponics, aquaponics, and vertical farming, in addition to other tools and technologies for horticultural development. The course provides in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of horticultural food crop production, including vegetables, herbs, fruits, and nuts) as well as agroforestry and sustainable landscaping. The course provides an overview of the role of precision farming innovations for a sustainable future.