ABE 475A - Physiology of Plant Production under Controlled Environment

Institution:

University of Arizona

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Description: Controlled environment agriculture is the most effective technique to maximize crop yield and to produce high quality products with limited amounts of resources and minimal impact to the environment. Students will learn the major environmental factors affecting plant growth and development under controlled environment and will understand interactions between plants and their microenvironments. Lectures cover critical controlled environment issues and practices of plant production in greenhouse, plant production factory, tissue culture vessels and post-harvest storage, with an introduction to the current research status in these areas. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Prerequisite(s): PL S 360. May be repeated: for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments). Identical to: PL S 475A; PL S is home department. May be convened with: ABE 575A. Usually offered: Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arizona.edu

Phone Number:

(520) 621-2211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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