AE 4218 - Seed Science

Institution:

Delaware Valley University

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Description:

The uses of seeds can be grouped into two categories: 1) seeds are sold to growers for agronomic and horticultural plant production; 2) seeds are raw material to be transformed into useful products such as chemicals for manufacturing animal feed, and human foods. This course investigates how seeds are produced, harvested, cleaned, stored, and marketed. Discussions about the role of biotechnology, state and federal regulations, international trade agreements, and environmental protection will be included. Prerequisite: Field Crops I or Soils. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion - 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.delval.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 345-1500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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