AGR 4275 - Global Cropping Systems

Institution:

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Subject:

Description:

Discuss sole and mixed crop production systems. Different mixed crop production methods such as interplanting, intercropping, relay cropping and agroforestry will be discussed in detail and compared to solecropping. Examples of specific mixed crop combinations will be discussed and compared to solecropping. Advantages and disadvantages of mixed cropping in terms of pest management, natural resource use (solar radiation/light, water, nutrients, etc.) and mechanization will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.famu.edu

Phone Number:

(850) 599-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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