AGRI 2200 - Crop Science

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Minnesota State College Southeast

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Description:

This course blends basic knowledge in plant science, embracing horticulture, crop science and agroforestry, in order to provide students with the broadest understanding about the important role played by plants in modern, sustainable farms. Origin of cultivated plants, their propagation techniques (sexual, asexual), their agronomic needs, harvest and fruits/seed conservation will be the main, general topics to be taught in the first half of the semester. Selected herbaceous (corn, soybean, barley, sunflower, fodder crops) and arboreal crops (apple, plum, grapes, hazelnut) valuable for Southeastern Minnesota agriculture will be considered in the second half of the course. Special consideration will be given to sustainable and regenerative practices integrating crops in a diversified farm. (Prerequisite: BIOL1240 and BIOL2240) (3 Credits)

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.southeastmn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 453-2700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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