| Component Analysis of Horticultural Systems
Through research and writing, students examine current issues that impact all horticultural systems and
products. Topics included water rights, plant genetics, integrated pest management systems and use of
computers and technology in horticulture today. See Papers for my contributions.
Papers |
Fruit and Nut Production
This course is an overview of the major aspects of temperate fruit and nut production including
aspects of orchard management such as irrigation, pruning, pest control, site selection, and cultivar
selection. It also explores proper harvesting and post harvesting considerations for each crop.
Temperate Fruit and Nut Production
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| Vegetable Crop Production
This course covers the cultural practices for major vegetable crops including a lab where students
prepare, grow and harvest seasonal crops studied.
Vegetable Crop Production |
Plant Propagation
All aspects of sexual and asexual propagation techniques are studied in lecture and lab format,
including seed propagation, propagation through cuttings, grafting and budding, layering and tissue
culture.
Plant Propagation |
| Tropical Horticulture
An overview of major tropical crops, such as coffee, cacao, tea, banana, and mango, including cultural
requirements, production and harvesting methods for each crop.
Tropical Horticulture |
Greenhouse Management
Study of greenhouse management and crop production methods specific to greenhouses.
Greenhouse Management
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| Internet Technology for Horticulture
Students analyze the use of computer technology within horticultural and management systems focusing on the World Wide Web, database construction and use, and security issues.
Internet Technology for
Horticulture |
Plant Pathology
Students learn about the major pathogenic groups, identification, crops affected and control measures.
Plant Pathology
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