Hydroponic Crop Production

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Three semester hours (2 lec / 2 lab) Principles of hydroponic production systems, including types of system, nutrient solution preparation and management, crop response to aerial environmental factors and their manipulation, new technologies inherent to controlled environment agriculture (plant factories, vertical farming). Hands-on experience with the practice of hydroponic production of major vegetables (leafy greens, culinary herbs, and vine crops). Prerequisites: PLS 324 World Herbs and Vegetables.