Grain Crops are a very important part of the world's food supply. In this course, you will study these and the other grain crops that feed the world. Environmental factors, crop management practices, harvesting and storage, crop improvement, and other areas affecting a crop's growth, development, and maturation will be explored. Ralph L. Obendorf Principles of field-crop growth, development and maturation, species recognition, soil and climatic adaptations, liming and mineral nutrition, weed control, cropping sequences, management systems, and crop improvement are considered. Grain, protein, oil, fiber, and sugar crops are emphasized.
Laboratory utilizes living plants, extensive crop garden, and computer simulation.
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