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4.00 Credits
Production methods for a wide range of herbaceous plants including bedding plants, perennials, vegetables, flowering potted plants, and foliage plants. Emphasis is placed on current production techniques in controlled environments and in the field. Dual listed with PLNT 5180. Prerequisite: PLNT 3300.
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3.00 Credits
Includes the history and importance of HSMP, collection of medicinal plants in the wild, botany, chemistry, greenhouse and field production, organic production, harvesting, drying, and postharvest operations, legal aspects of HSMP and their products. Cross listed with PLNT 5190. Prerequisites: 8 hrs. LIFE and/or CHEM.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis on greenhouse structural and functional design concepts of economy, efficiency and energy conservation. Primary emphasis is on the limitations and advantages of greenhouses in the Rocky Mountain region, including alternative energy concepts. The management and operational concerns associated with private, commercial, educational and public greenhouses will be included. Dual listed with PLNT 5200. Prerequisites: PLNT 2025 and a USP QA or Q course.
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3.00 Credits
Physiological processes underlying crop growth and development. The effect of crop management practices on physiology and yield will also be discussed. Prerequisites: AECL 1000; CHEM 1000.
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3.00 Credits
Presents aspects of seed biology and processing including development, physiology, ecology, germination, viability, dormancy, production, conditioning, storage, certification and marketing. Dual listed with PLNT 5470. Prerequisite: 8 hours of plant biology.
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3.00 Credits
Principles and methods for genetic improvement of all kinds of plants including agronomic, horticultural, forest and range species. Emphasizes fundamental concepts of quantitative genetics and integration of classical plant breeding with emergent biotechnology. Prerequisites: MATH 1000 or statistics course; LIFE 4000.
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3.00 Credits
The course focuses on major aspects of forage crop production and biology. Cultural practices, adaptation, sustainable agriculture and alternative use, seed production, harvest, livestock utilization and storage of forages. This course will have in-depth emphasis on characteristics of important grasses and legumes and utilization of forages for livestock production. Prerequisite: AECL 1000 or LIFE 1000.
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4.00 Credits
Independent study. Dual listed with PLNT 5790. Prerequisite: senior standing.
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Supervised participation of undergraduates in the teaching of laboratory sections offered by the Department of Plant Sciences. Provides opportunity for students to gain teaching experience in agroecology, horticulture, or biology. Prerequisites: AECL 1000 and junior/senior standing.
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Provides opportunity for students to conduct supervised research on specific topics of interest and importance in crop breeding, genetics, physiology, pathology, ecology and pest management. Prerequisites: junior/senior standing with at least 10 hours of agroecology core requirements.
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