Information by which the students will achieve these objectives will be presented in lectures, labs, and outside assignments. Principles of plant propagation using seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering and tissue culture. The physiological basis of propagation is presented to create an understanding of the plant propagation technologies. The goal of this course is to introduce and acquaint students with biology, methods, and technologies of plant propagation, and with the horticulture propagation industries. Understanding the fundamental genetics and biology of plant reproduction and organogensis, Understanding the appropriate methods of propagation based upon genetic and biological characteristics of horticultural plants, Understanding how the propagation environment affects the success of the propagation method, and, Becoming familiar with the basics of proper plant propagation technology.
Attention is focused on the trees physiology and response.
The course is designed to expose students to the research and production frontier in pomology by developing an awareness and appreciation of the changing concepts in tree fruit production as a deeper understanding of physiology is developed. The student should develop a capacity to critically study current research and theory and relate this knowledge to practical use in fruit production systems. Teaching methodology is designed to give the student the opportunity to organize and present material in a teaching situation and defend opinions or develop ideas through discussion and examinations. Studied rootstocks, cultivars and orchard production technologies at the Fruit Research Station, Wilhelminandorp, Zeeland, 1986.