An introduction to basics of agricultural crop plant structure, growth, and production. Principles of crop growth, development, and utilization and how these principles relate to production. Emphasis on major agronomic crop species. Lecture 3 hours per week. A series of labortory experiments designed to reinforce principles of plant growth and development, reproduction, classification, and the utilization of plant products.
Emphasis is placed on major crop plant species.
Experiments are conducted by individuals or by teams. Required for agronomy majors. Fundamental concepts of crop physiology, crop improvement, seed science, and crop production systems. Recitation 3 hours per week.