The influence and interaction of light, mineral nutrition, water, temperature and gas exchange on growth, physiological responses, productivity and quality of horticultural crops. A study of the principles and practices used in the production of horticultural crops. Management of soils and soilless media, vegetative and reproductive growth and development, pests, harvest, post-harvest environment and marketing will be presented for model commodities. Formerly HORT 453. A field and laboratory study of trees, shrubs, and vines used in ornamental plantings.
Major emphasis is placed on native deciduous plant materials.
Formerly HORT 454. A field and laboratory study of trees, shrubs, and vines used in ornamental plantings. Major emphasis is placed on introduced and evergreen plant materials. Not open to HORT students who have completed LARC 141 and LARC 341. For HORT and LARC majors only.