Courses in statistics, chemistry and plant physiology. Offered alternate years. Develops the basis for an integrated view of soil processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Weekly laboratory emphasizing the measurement of soil properties. One year biological science, one course in organic chemistry and BOT 331.
Optional lab is available.
CH 123, PH 201, and CSS 305 recommended. Additional topics include crop evolution, germplasm preservation, disease resistance, and biotechnology. Courses in chemistry, physics, and microbiology. Fundamentals of seed crop biology and production methods are stressed. Concepts are illustated using Pacific Northwest seed crops.